Features of the initial stage of investigation of robberies and armed assaults

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the characteristics of the initial stage of robbery and armed robbery investigations. This article explores the specifics of this initial stage of robbery and armed robbery investigations. The importance of this stage is justified by the subsequent effectiveness of the investigation. The investigator or inquiry officer must properly structure the initial stage of the investigation to obtain all available evidence that will be used in court. Conclusions. The study identified the most important methods of investigating robberies and armed robberies that should be used by investigators. Among the proposals is the need to expand the competence of investigators by using digital technologies in forensics, computer modeling.

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Anatoly M. Kustov

Russian Academy of Natural Sciences

Email: hutaba.damir@mail.ru
SPIN-code: 2347-9181

Dr. Sci. (Law), Professor, Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, Academician

Russian Federation, Moscow

Damir I. Khutaba

Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia; Academy of Management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia

Author for correspondence.
Email: hutaba.damir@mail.ru

Senior Investigator, Adjunct

Abkhazia, Sukhum; Moscow, Russian Federation

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