Topical Issues of Using the Results of Computer-Technical Expertise

Criminal activity in the modern world is actively developing through the introduction of information and digital technologies, in connection with which procedural actions aimed at investigating specific objects related to the circulation of electronic information acquire special relevance. In this context, it should be noted that there is a significant demand for computer-technical expertise in Russian criminal procedural practice. At present, the erroneous opinion prevails that this type of expert activity is focused on the study of information contained on computers and other electronic media, i.e. the concentration of experts' attention is carried out on the hardware-computer aspect. The dynamic development of information technologies in the modern world determines a significant expansion of the objects of computer-technical expertise in order to increase the efficiency of its results used in criminal proceedings. The purpose of writing this study is to analyze topical issues of using the capabilities of computer-technical expertise in the Russian Federation. The author comes to the conclusion that the use of the results of computer-technical expertise is currently associated with a number of legal and technical problems that significantly reduce the effectiveness of this type of expert activity. Attention is focused on the most promising areas of development of computer-technical expertise in Russia, which should include research of information contained on certain virtual media or created using the latest technologies, since the effectiveness of computer-technical expertise also largely depends on its compliance with the level of development of modern information and digital technologies. The need for continuous improvement of professional competencies of experts who carry out the above activities is noted.

computer-technical expertise, expert activity, expert opinion, evidence, criminal process