Some features of evidence in the investigation of crimes committed by minors

The purpose of the research. The article is dedicated to some essential points of the forensic provision of evidence in the investigation of criminal cases committed by minors. Article analyzes main components of proof especially in the investigation of crimes committed by minors. Results. The process of proving has its own characteristics when investigating crimes committed by minors. One of the main tasks facing the investigator in the process of proving, in the production of this category of criminal cases, is to establish the truth in the memory and consciousness of a minor accused, victim, witness or other participants in the crime that happened in the past, the traces left on the subject of the crime and other things. It is important that in the process of collecting, checking and evaluating evidence, the investigator takes into account the peculiarities of the criminal procedure and forensic support of the investigation of criminal cases against minors. When examining the age of a minor, it is necessary to establish the level of his physical, intellectual and mental development. It is necessary to study the state of his health, whether he has previously suffered a serious illness, his mental state, the state of perception of events, for this it is necessary to collect the relevant documents. The investigator should take into account that among the juveniles who have committed a crime, persons with mental abnormalities are also identified. A number of mental disorders are associated with the commission of a crime.

minors, criminal case, evidence, investigation, proof