In the dissertation, a comprehensive study of theoretical and practical aspects, as well as problematic issues arising in using special knowledge during the investigation of criminal offenses related to the use of explosive devices, explosive substances, and ammunition, was carried out.
In Chapter 1 "General Characteristics of Criminal Offenses Related to the Use of Explosive Devices and the Circumstances to be Ascertained during their Investigation" the issue of criminalistic classification of criminal offenses of the investigated type is revealed, their criminalistic classification is developed, and the circumstances subject to clarification during the investigation of criminal offenses related to the use of explosive devices.
Section 2 "General scientific principles and separate forms of the use of special knowledge during the investigation of criminal offenses related to the use of explosive devices" based on a comprehensive analysis of the general scientific principles of the implementation of procedural and non-procedural forms of special knowledge in criminal proceedings, the essence and features of those that are implemented in criminal offenses related to the use of explosive devices.
Chapter 3 "Involvement of an Expert During the Investigation of Criminal Offenses Related to the Use of Explosive Devices" consists of three subsections. Within their limits, it was found that the most common types of forensic examinations conducted during the investigation of criminal offenses of this category are the following groups of expert examinations: 1) explosive technical examinations, in particular, examinations of explosive devices (97%); 2) forensic medical examinations (41%), in particular, examination of a corpse, forensic medical examination of living persons, forensic medical examinations of material evidence, medical and forensic examinations; 3) other types, including forensic psychiatric examinations (6%), fire-technical examinations (9%), trasological examinations (7%); 4) comprehensive examinations, such as forensic explosive and material science examinations, etc. It is argued that the type of forensic examination that should be appointed is determined taking into account the provisions of Art. 242 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, the nature of tactical tasks that must be solved during the investigation, the specifics of the investigative situation at the relevant stage of the investigation, and investigative versions that are subject to verification or refutation.
