Klimanova O.V. On the validity of qualification of crimes in cases of accelerated prosecution

Abstract: During the hearing of a criminal case with accelerated prosecution there is a question of the bases of qualification of a crime, whether it may be proved not only by set of facts of the case and components of crime, but also agreement between the sides for the purpose of stimulation of the accused (suspect) to reach a compromise. This work examines this issue taking into account the legal nature of the considered institution, which seems somewhat ambiguous because of the unresolved issue of a possibility of its definition as a deal (agreement). The author uses general scientific and private methods of cognition, including methods of formal legal, legal comparative, systemic and structural analysis. As a result of the research the author acknowledges the necessity to define and formalize this institution as a “deal”, because of existence of signs of a deal (agreement), which characterize this concept in private law, and also due to coinciding criminal procedure experience of foreign countries. Proceeding from it, and also in view of the purposes of this institution – acceleration of consideration of criminal case and (or) assistance to justice – in making decision on application of some type of special process, it is necessary to allow for the possibility of qualification of the crime on the basis of the reached agreement. However in this case it is necessary to attach special significance to the legality of making of all legally valid decisions on application of this procedure and ensuring the right for protection for the accused (suspect).

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