On the problem of the limit of studying the personality of the offender in forensics

Proclamation of human rights and freedoms as higher value in the Constitution of the Russian Federation, and their recognition, observance and protection as a duty of the state make the relevant requirements to the legislative acts of branches of law, especially to those whose use is directly related to the intrusion into the sphere of individual rights and freedoms of citizens. Increase in the number of crimes at the present stage of development of civilization is bigger than the population growth, which constantly actualizes the problem of crime prevention. In the described conditions a specific role belongs to science that can improve the situation with crime. One of the primary places belongs to forensics that aims to combat crime through its unique techniques and methods. The study of the personality of an offender in the criminal forensic aspect and further development on this basis of practical recommendations aimed at improving the effectiveness of the investigation of crimes are traditionally included in the arsenal of forensic tools to combat crime. Modern science has increasingly paid attention to the study of issues related to a person. It is a widely accepted view that the intensity of development of the human sciences largely predetermines the possibility of solving the problems of modern society. No exception is such an area of human activity as disclosure and investigation of crimes. Study of the individual offender, being an integral part of the investigator and the court of inquiry and proceedings of any criminal case can proceed only subject to the requirements that apply to this activity. The rules of law define goals and objectives, provide ways and forms of this activity. Time lines are very clearly defined. Since these requirements are enshrined in law, their observance is mandatory and changes are possible only after the adoption of new or amendment of the existing provisions of the law. Proper study of the problem of the accused person in criminal proceedings can be attributed to one of the topical and "eternal" problems of criminal proceedings involving fundamental issues of criminal responsibility. The solution to this problem in a proper criminal process and its understanding is possible only with a deep and detailed study of the individual offender and with taking into account of information on it in the solution of almost all criminal law and criminal procedure issues of investigation and resolution of the criminal case.

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