Sources of evidence in the maintenance of a public claim in the court of first instance regarding the possession of property by retention of official position
The scientific article highlights issues related to the support of prosecutors of a public claim in the court of first instance in criminal proceedings on the facts of possession of property committed by abuse of official position. The legal nature of such an act is outlined as a complex crime in te...
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| Vydáno v: | Науковий вісник Ужгородського національного університету. Серія Право Ročník 4; číslo 91; s. 391 - 397 |
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| Médium: | Journal Article |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
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22.11.2025
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| ISSN: | 2307-3322, 2664-6153 |
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| Shrnutí: | The scientific article highlights issues related to the support of prosecutors of a public claim in the court of first instance in criminal proceedings on the facts of possession of property committed by abuse of official position. The legal nature of such an act is outlined as a complex crime in terms of structure with many legal elements: from the object and subject of the encroachment to the method of commission and form of guilt. Particular attention is focused on the fact that proving the existence of the elements of a crime is impossible without the effective use of appropriate, admissible and reliable evidence obtained in accordance with the procedure established by law. The focus of the study is the role of the prosecutor in the court of first instance, which must not only present the court with the evidence collected to prove the guilt of the person, but also actively substantiate its procedural significance. The main sources of evidence in such criminal proceedings are described in detail, as well as their complementary nature. It is substantiated that it is a comprehensive approach to the use of these sources that allows for effective proof of the elements of a crime. The following features of the pre-trial investigation of such economic crimes are highlighted, within the framework of which the prosecutor must interact with the investigator in a certain part of the relevant examinations, conducting document reviews, searches, interrogations, and collecting evidence. The importance of involving specialists in the fields of economics, finance, and IT during investigative actions is emphasized. At the same time, it is emphasized that officials, as subjects of this crime, often use various mechanisms to conceal the facts of unlawful possession of property. The example of judicial practice shows that the effectiveness of maintaining claims in court largely depends on the ability of the prosecutor to correctly explain the case materials, cite the fact of actual possession of property, substantiate the presence of direct intent and a useful motive, and also adequately respond to the line of defense. A number of practical recommendations for prosecutors are proposed to ensure the formation of a high-quality system of evidence. It is summarized that the successful maintenance of public prosecution in cases of misappropriation of property, through detention by official position, requires from the prosecutor not only deep knowledge of criminal substantive and procedural legislation, but also a high level of analytical thinking, the ability to work with a large amount of heterogeneous evidence and combine it into a coherent and convincing system of evidence. |
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| ISSN: | 2307-3322 2664-6153 |
| DOI: | 10.24144/2307-3322.2025.91.4.55 |