scholarly journals THE PROBLEMS OF INVESTIGATION TACTICAL MEANS ON SQUATTING AND ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-65
Author(s):  
I. Hryshko
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Criminal Activity ◽  
Scientific Concept ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Criminal Offense ◽  
Economic Transformations ◽  
Legitimate Interests ◽  
High Level ◽  
Subjective Rights ◽  
Optimal Set

The problems of developing the scientific concept of investigation tactical means while squatting and illegal construction, their relation with the forensic tactics means and identification of its place in the criminalistics system are examined. It is substantiated that tactical means of squatting and illegal construction investigation are the optimal set of linked by a common goal nonprocedural actions (measures), tactical methods, combinations, operations, recommendations, which are related to determining the action course of investigation entities and solving tactical tasks of a particular type of crime. It is proved that a prerequisite for the active development and implementation of means into investigative practice is that the realities of socio-economic transformations in Ukraine have led to the emergence of criminal activity new types and to advanced ways of its implementation. It seems that the development and use of means as a specific “toolkit” of forensic tactics in the activities of criminal proceedings professional participants (investigators, detectives), is one of the priorities of criminalistics at the present stage and the urgent need for practice. It is noted that investigation tactical means of squatting and illegal construction provide professional participants in criminal proceedings with specialized toolkit that ensures the effective solution of tactical tasks that arise in the investigation of a crime. It is substantiated that the investigated criminal offense has a fairly high level of public danger, since it encroaches upon the subjective rights and legitimate interests of citizens, state or local community represented by relevant authorities, therefore it requires prompt response from the entities of pre-trial investigation. Scientific approaches to understanding forensic tactics means and investigation tactical means of squatting and illegal construction are considered. Promising directions for further scientific developments on the outlined problems are offered.

scholarly journals FORMS OF COMPLETION OF PRE-TRIAL INVESTIGATION: NEWS OF LEGISLATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (10) ◽  
pp. 99-103
Author(s):  
A. Drahonenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Electronic Systems ◽  
Organized Activities ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Telecommunication System ◽  
Criminal Offense ◽  
Constitutional Principle ◽  
Legitimate Interests ◽  
Principle Of Legality

The article is devoted to the study of certain issues related to the procedural order of completion of the pre-trial investigation and the latest changes that have been made to the criminal procedure legislation. Some shortcomings of the legal regulation of the researched institute are pointed out, in particular, the order of granting access to materials of criminal proceedings, term for acquaintance with them. Peculiarities and problematic issues of the end of the pre-trial investigation with the use of the information and telecommunication system of the pre-trial investigation are considered. A necessary condition for ensuring the constitutional principle of legality in criminal proceedings is the properly organized activities of the pre-trial investigation, prosecutor and court to establish all the facts of the criminal offense in order to achieve objective truth. Legitimate and reasonable decision-making on the termination of the pre-trial investigation ensures the implementation of the tasks of criminal proceedings, which are provided by Article 2 of the CPC of Ukraine. Thus, the legislator notes that the observance of legal procedure at the end of the pre-trial investigation is one of the main guarantees of protection of the rights and legitimate interests of participants in criminal proceedings. Such protection should take place through the strict performance of their duties by authorized bodies and officials. It has been established that changes in the legislation significantly facilitate the work of the defense and other participants in the process of opening and reviewing the materials of criminal proceedings. In addition, these changes will eliminate the possibility for officials conducting inquiries and pre-trial investigations to make corrections or falsifications of criminal proceedings at various stages of the investigation and after its completion. After all, the main protocols and other procedural documents will be uploaded to electronic systems. Unauthorized interference with the operation of electronic information and telecommunication systems will be punished.

scholarly journals INITIAL STAGE PECULIARITIES OF INVESTIGATION OF CRIMES COMMITTED BY FOREIGNERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 44-52
Author(s):  
Yu. М. Chornous ◽  
М. М. Shykoriak
Keyword(s):  
International Relations ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Criminal Activity ◽  
International Agreements ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Foreign Affairs ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
High Level ◽  
Practical Recommendations

This article is aimed to formulate theoretical background and practical recommendations related to initial stage peculiarities of investigation of crimes committed by foreigners. Authors systematized the legislative acts defining key legal and organizational peculiarities of investigation of crimes committed by foreigners. Special attention is paid to Ukrainian international agreements with its provisions related to human rights and freedoms; international agreements defining the legal status of foreigners with immunity in terms of Ukrainian criminal jurisdiction; Ukrainian legislative acts defining the foreigners’ legal status and peculiarities of relevant criminal proceedings. It is noted that set of measures for foreigner’s legal status check along with grounds for his/her temporary residence within the territory of Ukraine must include submission of requests to competent agencies (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, Prosecutor-General’s Office, State Border Guard Service of Ukraine). Initial stage of investigation of crimes committed by foreigners is aimed at detection of circumstances defined by Article 91 of Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. Their list is not exhaustive and during the investigation, it is necessary to additionally identity the circumstances that characterize: identity of the criminal alien and offense group nature; legal status of the foreigner; mechanism of criminal activity; international relations of criminals etc. Initial stage of investigation of crimes committed by foreigners sets task to find solution for specific issues related to identification of all persons involved in criminal activity (criminal network); high level of criminals’ awareness and preparedness, presence plans of action in various situations; necessity to ensure interoperability with other competent agencies, involvement of Interpol and Europol, initiatives in the framework of international cooperation etc. Typical investigative situations this stage of investigation are presented: availability of data on crime commission by foreigners (perpetrators are not identified); accumulation of orientating information concerning foreigners who have committed crimes; there is an information on fulfilment of crimes by concrete foreigners which proves by collected evidence or their arrest at crime scene.

scholarly journals CRIMINALISTICS - FORENSIC PROCESSING OF THE PLACE OF A CRIMINAL EVENT

2021 ◽  
pp. 77-89
Author(s):  
ŽELJKO NINČIĆ
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Activity ◽  
Crime Scene ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Criminal Offense ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Cover Up

Every person who commits a criminal offense tries both to cover up his criminal activity and to remove traces at the place of execution that would be incriminating for him and could bring him in connection with the criminal offense. However, despite such efforts the place where a certain criminal event took place, in most cases is a place where it is possible to find different types of traces and objects related to the crime. Most of these traces and objects, often have their origin and are related to a specific crime. However, traces and objects can be found that are not related to the specific crime and perpetrator or have some remote connection but are not crucial for its elucidation. Resolving such a dilemma implies determining the relevant relationship between the traces and objects found at the scene of the criminal event and the criminal act and its perpetrator. In that case, criminal (forensic) processing of the crime scene is an activity that is crucial for establishing legally relevant facts and for the success of criminal proceedings. The paper discusses the specifics of criminal – forensic processing of the crime scene. The existence of different types of traces at the crime scene is pointed out and the importance of their finding, fixing, interpretation and packaging is emphasized. Special emphasis is placed on the need to determine the causal consequential links between the traces and objects found and the specific criminal offense and the perpetrator, i.e., their probative credibility in the context of the outcome of the criminal proceedings.

scholarly journals Criminalistics characteristics of official forgery

2019 ◽  
pp. 90-99
Author(s):  
D. Serhieieva ◽  
Z. Toporetska
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Criminal Activity ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Criminal Process ◽  
Criminal Offense ◽  
The Subject

In the article, based on the analysis of scientific literature on criminalistics and criminal process, the analysis of criminalistics characteristics features of official forgery. It is justified that official forgery is a crime that is used to commit the majority of corruption crimes. In most cases, the causes and conditions of its commission are related to the factors that contribute to the commission of corruption and official misconduct, as in most cases, official forgery accompanies them. The purpose of this article is to study the criminalistics characteristics of office counterfeiting. The criminalistics characteristic of the crime is considered by the authors as a system containing a set of forensic significance features inherent in a certain type of crime. Like any system education, criminalistics characterization of crimes consists of interconnected components – elements. The indicated elements are not isolated, but connected with certain correlation links, determined by the sequential placement of elements in accordance with the sequence of deployment of criminal activity, starting from the position: 1) personality of the offender acting in the direction 2) the choice of the object of the criminal offense, 3) in a certain environment, 4) by applying certain methods, 5) causing the corresponding effects in the form of a set of tracks and damage. The following elements of f criminalistics characteristics of official forgery are analyzed in the article: the identity of the offender, the subject of direct criminal assault, the method of committing the crime, the following picture. The criminalistics characteristics of official forgery allows to distinguish it from other crimes, in particular from forgery of documents, as well as crimes committed through forgery. The criminalistics characteristics of official forgery facilitates the identification of the circumstances to be proven in criminal proceedings for crimes of this kind and the planning of their investigation. At the same time, during the investigation of crimes of this kind, there are a number of problems that need further resolution, and therefore the issue requires separate scientific research, which will be the subject of further scientific research.

scholarly journals Problem aspects of organizational and tactical support of interrogation in the investigation of crimes in tourist industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-256
Author(s):  
Yuliya Vengerova
Keyword(s):  
Full Range ◽  
Video Recording ◽  
Tourist Industry ◽  
Business Relationship ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Criminal Offense ◽  
Technical Ability ◽  
Psychological Pressure ◽  
Legitimate Interests ◽  
Effective Organization

It is emphasized that the investigation of crimes in the field of tourism has certain specifics due to the circumstances and mechanism of this crime. A special place among all other sources of evidence is occupied by testimony, which takes the form of evidence only in the case of observance of the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of persons who have information about the event of a criminal offense and their proper procedural design. However, during interrogations in the investigation of crimes related to tourism, investigators often face difficulties of both procedural and organizational and tactical nature. The most significant problem is the lack of time for full preparation for the interrogation, with the study of legislation in the field of tourism, taking into account all the circumstances to be established and drawing up an interrogation plan. The use by investigators of the full range of tactics recommended by criminology and developed in practice is also not used to a sufficient extent. Investigators lack the time and technical ability to accompany the process of obtaining evidence by audio or video recording. For the most part, suspects withdraw their testimony after some time on the grounds that it was obtained as a result of psychological pressure or physical influence. While audio and video materials could help to refute these statements and prove the legitimacy of the actions of the person conducting the interrogation. It is noted that when interrogating victims, witnesses, suspects in criminal proceedings related to tourism, the investigator should be critical of their testimony and compare them with other evidence. It is important for the investigator to establish whether the interrogated are in a business relationship with the head of a tourist or hotel-restaurant enterprise and what their nature is. This need is due to the prevalence of situations where persons who declare themselves as witnesses are involved in criminal acts. Recommenda-tions on the most effective organization and tactics of interrogation in proceedings of this category are given.

CONCEPT AND CONTENT OF A RECONCILIATION AGREEMENT IN THE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS OF UKRAINE

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariia Sirotkina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Procedure ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Main Attention ◽  
Criminal Offense ◽  
Procedural Law ◽  
Legal Nature ◽  
Criminal Procedure Law ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Definition Of

The article is turned out to a scientific search for the concept of "a reconciliation agreement between the victim and the suspect or accused" through the study of the essence of reconciliation and role in criminal proceedings thereof. The author notes that criminal procedural law (until 2012) had been proclaimed another approach to reconciliation between victim and suspect, not involved a dispute procedure as a conflict, the result of which can be reached by compromise and understanding through reconciliation. It is stated that one of the ways to resolve the legal conflict in committing a criminal offense was the opportunity to reach a compromise between the victim and the suspect (the accused) by concluding a reconciliation agreement between them, provided by the Code of Сriminal Procedure of Ukraine (2012). The main attention is placed on the shortcoming of the domestic criminal procedure law which is the lack of the concept of "a reconciliation agreement between the victim and the suspect or the accused", which can be eliminated only through examining the essence or legal nature of reconciliation in criminal proceedings. Taking into consideration the current legislation and modern views on the institution of reconciliation in criminal proceedings, the author's definition of the concept of "a reconciliation agreement" is proposed. Thus, “The conciliation agreement is an agreement in criminal proceedings concluded between the victim and the suspect or the accused person on their own initiative in relation to crimes of minor or medium gravity and in criminal proceedings in the form of private prosecution, the subject of which is the compensation of harm caused by wrongdoing or committing other actions not related to compensation for the damage that the suspect or the accused is obliged to commit in favor of the victim, in exchange for an agreed punishment and sentencing thereof or sentencing thereof and relief from serving a sentence with probation, as well as the statutory consequences of conclusion and approval of the agreement".

CRIMINOLOGICAL FEATURES OF CORRUPTION-RELATED CRIMES IN THE FUEL AND ENERGY COMPLEX

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Сергей Иванович Вележев ◽  
Антон Михайлович Седогин
Keyword(s):  
Legal Protection ◽  
Criminal Activity ◽  
Criminal Cases ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Energy Complex ◽  
Significant Damage ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Illegal Activities ◽  
High Level

В представленной статье авторами рассматриваются вопросы уголовно-правовой охраны топливно-энергетического комплекса Российской Федерации от преступных проявлений, в том числе от коррупционной противоправной деятельности должностных лиц. Такие действия причиняют значительный ущерб нормальному функционированию предприятий топливно-энергетического комплекса. Авторами приводятся результаты исследования некоторых криминологических характеристик должностных лиц, совершивших преступления коррупционного характера. Дан анализ причин и условий, способствующих совершению вышеуказанных противоправных действий. Определена типовая модель преступника для данной категории преступлений и его характеристики: в первую очередь, это высокий уровень компетентности, специальное образование и т. д. Авторами отмечается высокий уровень латентной преступности в данной отрасли. Предложены некоторые пути профилактики данной категории правонарушений. Исследование проводилось на основе анализа конкретных уголовных дел, возбужденных следственными органами по результатам оперативно-розыскной деятельности правоохранительных органов. In the article the authors consider the issues of criminal and legal protection of the fuel and energy complex of the Russian Federation from criminal activity including corrupt illegal practices of officials. The authors cite the results of some criminological characteristics study of the fuel and energy complex staff committed corruption crimes. As a result of these illegal actions significant damage is caused to the normal functioning of the fuel and energy enterprises. Such officials` actions determine not only a wide range of other illegal activities, but also lead to public outcry and discredit the industry as a whole. The analysis of the reasons and conditions contributing to the above illegal actions commission is given. A typical model of a criminal for a given crime category and its characteristics are determined. First of all it is a high level competence, special education, etc. A high level of latent crime in this industry is shown. The study results are presented on the example of specific criminal cases initiated by the investigating authorities based on the results of the operation detection activities of law enforcement agencies. Some ways of preventing this category of offenses are proposed.

Protection of the Rights and Legitimate Interests of Entrepreneurs in Cases of Crimes in the Sphere of Economic Activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 92-98
Author(s):  
O. А. Zaytsev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Activity ◽  
Criminal Policy ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
The Supreme Court ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Legitimate Interests ◽  
General Scientific

The article examines the problematic issues of applying measures to protect the rights and legitimate interests of entrepreneurs in cases of crimes in the field of economic activity. The material-legal and criminal-procedural mechanisms used in the course of proceedings in this category of cases are examined. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the legal positions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, reflected in the decisions of the Plenum of November 15, 2016 № 48 and October 3, 2017 № 33. The purpose of this study is to identify the most acceptable areas of activity of judicial and law enforcement agencies to protect the rights and legitimate interests of entrepreneurs involved in criminal proceedings. The objectives of the study are: a) to determine the specifics of criminal and criminal procedure legislation containing humane mechanisms for the category of cases under consideration; b) to highlight the positions of scientists who conduct research in this field of activity; с) substantiation of recommendations for the further development of criminal policy in the direction of liberalizing the current structure of crimes in conjunction with the improvement of criminal procedural forms of criminal proceedings. The methodological basis of the research was the dialectical method of cognition, General scientific methods of abstraction, analysis and synthesis, as well as special legal methods. Promising ways of development of criminal policy in the field of formation of legislation that allows the most effective protection of the rights and legitimate interests of entrepreneurs are proposed. The conclusion is made about the need for further scientific study of the system of material-legal and criminal-procedural mechanisms used in the proceedings on crimes committed in the sphere of business and other economic activities.

SPECIFIC FEATURES OF PROPERTY INTERESTS PROTECTION OF THE PENAL SYSTEM OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AS REPRESENTATIVE OF A VICTIM

2021 ◽  
pp. 46-52
Author(s):  
Дмитрий Викторович Кияйкин
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Penal System ◽  
Court Decisions ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Legitimate Interests ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Moment

В статье проведен анализ существующей практики защиты имущественных интересов уголовно-исполнительной системы Российской Федерации при участии в уголовном процессе в качестве представителя потерпевшего, изложены рекомендации по улучшению данной работы с учетом особенностей сложившейся практики. Раскрываются особенности уголовно-процессуальной защиты на основе материалов территориальных органов и анализа дел указанной категории схарактеристикой эффективных решений иимеющихся проблем по защите имущественных интересов уголовно-исполнительной системы (далее - УИС), материалов практики защиты поуказанным вопросам, аналитических и статистических данных за 2018-2020 гг. Обращено внимание, чтона практике имеются сложности с определением размера возмещаемого ущерба и сроков исковой давности, а также с фактическим исполнением судебных решений овзыскании ущерба в связи с финансовой несостоятельностью должников. Важной проблемой по защите имущественных интересов остается отсутствие методики определения размера причиненного репутационного вреда органам иучреждениям уголовно-исполнительной системы Российской Федерации. Обеспечение своевременного допуска представителя органа илиучреждения УИС имеет существенное значение для защиты имущественных интересов, поскольку юридическое лицо получает фактическую возможность по отстаиванию своих законных интересов лишь смомента допуска представителя - физического лица. Автором определены направления работы должностных и иных заинтересованных лиц по реализации защиты имущественных интересов УИС при участии в уголовном процессе в качестве представителя потерпевшего. The article analyzes the existing practice of protecting the property interests of the Penal system of the Russian Federation when participating in criminal proceedings as a representative of the victim, and provides recommendations for improving this work, taking into account the features of the current practice. The article reveals the features of criminal procedure protection based on the materials of territorial bodies and the analysis of cases of this category with the characteristics of effective solutions and existing problems in protecting the property interests of the Penal system (hereinafter the FPS), materials of defense practice on these issues, analytical and statistical data for the period 2018-2020. Attention is drawn to the fact that in practice there are some peculiarities in determining the amount of damage to be compensated and the limitation period. Due to the financial insolvency of debtors in practice, there is a difficulty with the actual execution of court decisions on recovery of damages. An important problem in protecting property interests remains the lack of a methodology for determining the amount of reputational damage caused to the bodies and institutions of the Russian Federation's penal system. Ensuring the timely admission of a representative of a body or institution of a penal system is essential for the protection of property interests, since a legal entity gets the actual opportunity to defend its legitimate interests only from the moment of admission of a representative - an individual. The author defines the directions of work of officials and other interested persons to protect the property interests of the Penal system of the Russian Federation when participating in criminal proceedings as a representative of the victim.

scholarly journals Circumstances to Be Clarified under the Investigation of Interference into Law Enforcement Officer’s Activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-103
Author(s):  
V. O. Gusieva
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Criminal Liability ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Criminal Offense ◽  
Enforcement Officer ◽  
Criminal Offenses ◽  
Procedural Costs ◽  
Detailed List ◽  
Law Enforcement Officer

The author has substantiated the need to establish the circumstances to be clarified and has determined their significance during the investigation. It has been emphasized that the circumstances to be clarified include the circumstances to be proved in criminal proceedings, criminal and forensic characteristics of a criminal offense. In order to determine the circumstances to be clarified during the investigation of interference in the activities of a law enforcement officer, the author has studied the circumstances to be clarified within the group of criminal offenses related to obstruction of the activities of a law enforcement officer, as well as during the investigation of interference in the activities of a forensic expert. Taking into account the specified scientific provisions, the author has defined a detailed list of circumstances to be clarified during the investigation of interference in the activities of a law enforcement officer. It has been established that the circumstances to be clarified during the interference in the activities of a law enforcement officer include: 1) circumstances related to the criminal offense, namely: time, place, situation and traces of a criminal offense, methods of its commission (preparation, direct commission and concealment), tools and means used during the interference, the scope of procedural costs; circumstances that are the basis for ceasing criminal proceedings; the reasons and conditions that contributed to the commission of a criminal offense; 2) circumstances related to the identity of the victim, including: socio-demographic characteristics of the victim, place of work, position held; official and functional responsibilities, the victim’s belonging to a law enforcement agency during the commission of a criminal offense against him; the type and scope of damage caused to the victim; 3) circumstances related to the identity of the offender, namely: socio-demographic data of the offender, physiological and psychological condition, gender, citizenship, financial status, place of work, the record of criminal conviction and the facts of bringing to administrative liability; the presence of dependent disabled people; the presence of guilt in the form of direct intent, the purpose of the action; circumstances that aggravate or mitigate the punishment of the offender are grounds for releasing from criminal liability or punishment that exclude criminal liability; presence of accomplices.

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