Use of firearms criminal records in the investigation of crimes committed by organized groups Cover Image

Використання криміналістичного обліку вогнепальної зброї при розслідуванні злочинів, вчинених організованими групами
Use of firearms criminal records in the investigation of crimes committed by organized groups

Author(s): M. Kostenko
Subject(s): Criminal Law
Published by: Національний юридичний університет імені Ярослава Мудрого
Keywords: organized crime groups; firearms; legalization of firearms; forensic accounting; control shooting; shooting the pilot

Summary/Abstract: Problem setting. The article is devoted to the criminal records of firearms. It isimportant, especially when investigating serious or especially serious crimescommitted by organized criminal groups.Relevance of the research topic. The main idea of this research is the fact thattoday in the legislation of many foreign countries is enshrined permit relatively freeacquisition, possession and carrying of firearms to civilians. Firearms legislationlegalized in countries such as the USA, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the Republic ofBulgaria, Poland, Slovenia, Hungary, Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Israel,Andorra, Turkey, Mexico, etc.Paper objective. However, this issue remains quite controversial among theworld's scientists and experts and the public. Speak convincing arguments «for» and«against» the legalization of firearms.Paper main body. Given the developments in Ukraine over the past two years,the problem of our country is more than relevant. In this context, it seems appropriateto explore the concept of control as a way of shooting Forensic Accounting weapons.The article is devoted to the study of the list of acts of national legislation ofUkraine and foreign countries that regulate legal relations connected with thephenomenon under consideration, and its practical implementation in life.In the main part of the article discusses the concept of controlling ostrela froma practical point of view and its significance for forensic identification of arms.Conclusions of the research. At the end of this article are determined by thedirection of overcoming the problems of legalization of firearms by establishingprocedures for the control and experimental shooting, which are formed in thefollowing conclusions.Firstly, domestic and foreign legislation establishes a procedure for the controlof the shooting as a mechanism for the identification and registration of firearms.Their goal is to control its distribution, use, and disclosure of crimes committed withits use.Secondly, Ukrainian law provides for a pilot ejection procedure.In conclusion, the above points to the need to improve and complete renovationof the national legislation in the field of study.

  • Issue Year: 2/2015
  • Issue No: 08
  • Page Range: 21-21
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Ukrainian