Correlation of an expert’s opinion with a specialist’s opinion in criminal proceedings

This article examines the issue of procedure and forms use specialized knowledge in criminal proceedings. It is noted that main tools cognitive activities for investigation offenses are investigative (search) actions aimed at finding traces a offense, their research formation court evidence. An analysis opinions scientists regarding evolution using special justice different historical stages was carried out. Attention drawn to gradual expansion which being enshrined current legislation. The author analyzes scientific studies reveal essence knowledge, its importance establishing circumstances subjects who can procedural documents record process application evidentiary value. compares requirements must be met by person involved proceedings as specialist an expert. shows significant differences these participants On this basis, it proved specialist’s opinion may consistent with expert’s opinion, provided all other same. Since qualification has certain field expert different, regulatory involvement considered impossible put equal sign between proven source substantiates proposal change Part 3 Article 214 CPC Ukraine restate following wording: “In order clarify prior entering information into Unified Register Pre-trial Investigations, 3) obtained...” so on. will contribute reliable high-quality evidence misdemeanor