Bykov, V.M. Procedural functions of an investigator in criminal process in Russia.

Abstract: The article is devoted to the topical issues of procedural functions of an investigator. The author considers that Russian criminal process provides an investigator with several functions, such as investigation of crimes, accusation and resolving a criminal case. He comes to a conclusion that collection of evidence by an advocate of the accused makes an advocate a “substitute” for investigator in the sphere of investigating crime.

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