On the importance of exemption from criminal liability and punishment for crimes that infringe on the circulation of labeled products: Some approaches

This article examines several issues related to exemption from criminal liability and punishment under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The application of these criminal law institutions to crimes that infringe on the circulation of labeled products is examined. An analysis of criminal law provisions that allow for the achievement of punishment goals without actually serving a sentence or serving it in full is conducted. The importance of these regulations for the process of whitewashing the national economy is noted. It is suggested that, to increase the effectiveness of transitioning entrepreneurs from the shadow sector to the legal and transparent sphere of economic relations, it is advisable to use criminal law tools that allow for the legal assessment of illegal acts that infringe on the circulation of labeled products, while simultaneously preserving the legally compliant economic activity in a competitive state, thereby achieving the objectives of criminal punishment. A number of conclusions are drawn regarding the most optimal methods for exemption from criminal liability and punishment for the commission of the relevant criminal offenses. Proposals have been formulated to improve policy in combating the illegal trafficking of industrial products. The work is intended for law enforcement officers in criminal proceedings, faculty and graduate students at law schools, and students studying criminal law and criminology.