Изучение психологических особенностей личности лица, привлекаемого к уголовной ответственности за жестокое обращение с животными (ст. 245 УК РФ)

Abstract

The article deals with the issues related to the study of psychological characteristics of the personality of an individual held criminally liable for cruelty to animals. The data collected by the investigator (inquirer) on the identity of the suspect (accused) are often formal and do not allow an objective assessment of the nature and characteristics of the personality of the individual held liable. The author pays attention to the place of this information in the system of evidence, as well as the impact of data on the identity of the suspect or accused on the adoption of procedural decisions. The article presents the substantiation of the need to study the identity of the person involved in cruelty to animals, on the example of the choice of tactics of investigative actions, the application of rules on exemption from criminal liability in connection with active repentance (Art. 75 of the criminal code), etc. The need for more active use of psychological knowledge in the production of investigative actions and investigation in General. According to the author, the participation of a specialist psychologist in the investigation of criminal cases is evaluated and considered by scientists and practitioners mainly in connection with the production of investigative actions involving minors. At the same time, his participation significantly contributes to the expansion of opportunities for proving circumstances in a criminal case.