FEATURES OF THE USE OF SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE IN THE INVESTIGATION OF CRIMES COMMITTED BY TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIMINAL GROUPS

Abstract

The scientific article is devoted to the study of certain aspects of the investigation of criminal offenses committed by transnational organized criminal groups.

The author emphasizes that the timely and proper use of specialized knowledge during the investigation of crimes committed by transnational organized criminal groups will ensure the most effective process of criminal proceedings.

The author formulates their own definition of the term “specialized knowledge” as a system of scientific knowledge and practical skills and abilities in the fields of science, technology, art, or craft, acquired through professional training or specialized education, and applied by an authorized person for the most effective investigation and prevention of criminal offenses.

Based on the analysis of materials from criminal proceedings, the following forms of using specialized knowledge during the investigation of crimes committed by transnational organized criminal groups have been identified: 1) the involvement of a specialist to collect initial information about the crime through the use of technical and forensic tools for collecting and recording evidentiary information during certain procedural actions (inspection of the crime scene, examination of documents, examination of computer equipment, search); 2) consultative assistance from a specialist for the analysis and evaluation of initial data by the authorized person; 3) conducting procedural actions with the participation of a specialist (interrogation, investigative experiment); 4) appointment of expert examinations.