Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Specific Character of Investigating Criminal Offences Related to Property (special course)

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
JF_353
Branch of Science
Law; Theory and History of Rights
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Person and Property Defence
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

To provide an opportunity of improving one's knowledge about the specifics of investigating criminal offences against property. Common and distinctive aspects. Objects of multiple threats. Analysis and summarisation of case law. Difference in proving criminal offences against property compared to other offences prescribed in the Criminal Law. To improve the understanding of differences in investigations related to various types of threats, where the common aspect is damage to a person compromising their property rights. Through independent tasks, to improve the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in the process of performing practical tasks. Tasks: to identify the investigation specifics related to criminal offences against property. To gain in-depth knowledge of criminal offences against property, the subject of proof. In-depth study of the specifics of proving constituent elements of criminal offences against property in comparison with other offences prescribed in the Criminal Law and promotion of students' ability to independently analyse and apply the norms of the Criminal Procedure Law and Criminal Law in investigating criminal offences against property, separating them from similar constituent elements of criminal offences.

Preliminary Knowledge

Basic knowledge in criminal law and criminal procedure, the common aspects of investigation work and the basics of investigation planning is required.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.About the essence and content of the Criminal Procedure Law and the Criminal Law in the investigation of criminal offences against property. About the concept of a criminal offence and constituent elements thereof. About the concept and subject of the said group threat object. Overall characterisation of investigative activities in the investigation of criminal offences against property. Obtained knowledge on the specifics of proving constituent elements of criminal offences against property in comparison with other offences prescribed in the Criminal Law and the ability to independently analyse and apply the norms of the Criminal Procedure Law and Criminal Law in investigating criminal offences against property, separating them from similar constituent elements of criminal offences.

Skills

1.Knowledge on the application of norms of the Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law has been obtained. Experience and in-depth knowledge of the determination and analysis of the constituent elements of a criminal offence. Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in the investigation of criminal offences against property, taking all possible measures in the organisation of the investigation.

Competences

1.To apply the obtained knowledge in identifying the fact of a criminal offence. To initiate criminal proceedings and complete the pre-trial investigation. To conduct investigation using the criminal procedure norms according to the constituent elements of the criminal offence. To classify criminal offences. To evaluate situations in connection with the investigation of criminal offences against property. To organise work in the field of investigation independently, using the acquired knowledge and skills.

Assessment

Individual work

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Individual work

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Report, written assignments, analysis of literature, collection of information on the Internet and from study aids, solving of tasks, situation analysis.

Examination

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Examination

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Lecture and seminar attendance, successfully passed tests, test works, attended practical classes and a written report.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

General Characteristics of Studying Criminal Offences Against Property. Basic Principles of Planning Investigation of Criminal Offences Against Property.
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2

Topics

Criminal Law Analysis of Robbery.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Criminal Law Analysis of Theft.
  1. Lecture

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Location
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Auditorium
2

Topics

Criminal Law Analysis of Theft.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Criminal Law Analysis of Embezzlement and Fraud.
  1. Lecture

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2

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Criminal Law Analysis of Embezzlement and Fraud.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Criminal Law Analysis of Extortion.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Criminal Law Analysis of Extortion.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Criminal Law Analysis of Intentional Destruction of Property.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

Topics

Interaction of Investigative Activities.
  1. Class/Seminar

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Auditorium
2

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Interaction of Investigative Activities.
  1. Lecture

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2

Topics

Dealing with Property Matters when Investigating Criminal Offences Against Property. Case Law.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Dealing with Property Matters when Investigating Criminal Offences Against Property. Case Law.
  1. Lecture

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Location
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Auditorium
2

Topics

Liability of a Legal Entity.
  1. Class/Seminar

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Investigation of Other Non-standard Criminal Offences Against Property.
  1. Class/Seminar

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2

Topics

Investigation of Other Non-standard Criminal Offences Against Property.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Interaction of Investigative Activities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Investigation of Other Non-standard Criminal Offences Against Property.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Autoru grupa profesora A. Kavaliera vadībā. Kriminālistika. Mācību grāmata, I daļa, IV izdevums, Rīga, Latvijas Policijas akadēmija, 2003, 255 lpp.

2.

Autoru grupa profesora A. Kavaliera vadībā. Kriminālistika. Mācību grāmata, II daļa, IV izdevums, Latvijas Policijas akadēmija, Rīga, 2003., 353 lpp.

3.

Autoru grupa profesora A. Kavaliera vadībā. Kriminālistika. Mācību grāmata, III daļa, Latvijas Policijas akadēmija, Rīga, 1998, 371 lpp..

4.

Dombrovskis R. Kriminālistikas teorētiskie pamati. „Biznesa augstskola Turība” SIA, Rīga, 2003., 168 lpp.

5.

Eriksons S.A., Risplings U., Identifikācijas pamati, Rīga,

6.

Latvijas Policijas akadēmija, 2000, 151 lpp.

7.

Evardsons A., Ekspertīzes noteikšanas pamatprincipi, Rīga, Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2007., 368 lpp.

8.

Grieznis P. Praktiskā kriminālistika. “Likuma vārdā” Rīga, 2000., 218 lpp.

9.

Konovalovs J., Bebris G., Tiesu ekspertīžu kriminālistikā klasifikācija, Rīga, Latvijas Policijas akadēmija, 2000, 72 lpp.Noziegumu atklāšanas un izmeklēšanas aktualitātes ārvalstīs, Latvijas Policijas akadēmija, Rīga, 1997.

10.

Noziedzības apkarošana un policija ārvalstīs. Prakse un perspektīvas, Latvijas Policijas akadēmija, Rīga, 1997.

11.

Konovālovs J., Meklēšanas taktika, Latvijas Policijas akadēmija, Rīga, 1993.

12.

Frīdmane N., Uzbraukums gājējam, Latvijas Tiesu ekspertīžu zinātniski pētnieciskā laboratorija, Rīga, 1996.

13.

Upmace V., Miķelsons U. Huligānisma izmeklēšana, Latvijas Policijas akadēmija, Rīga 1996.

14.

Гапаронич Н.Н. Опознание в следственной и судебной практике. Минск 1978..

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Дубровицкая Л.П. Лузгин И.М. Планирование расследования. Учебное пособие. Изд. ВШ МВД СССР 1972.

16.

Антипов В.А. Опостроении при планировании расследования системы следственных версий. Сб. Следственная практика.Вып.125. М., Ю. Л., 1980.

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Аршишевский Г.В. Выдвижение и проверка следственных версий. М., Ю. Л., 1978.

18.

Ларин А.М.. От следственной версии к истине. М., Ю. Л., 1976,гл 3, гл. 5.

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Пещак Я.. Следственные версии. М. Изд. ‘’Прогресс’’ 1976, с. 109-227.

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Эйсман А.А... Логика доказывания. М., Ю. Л., 1971, с. 95-111.

21.

Шнайдер С.В. Применение некоторых психологических техник в ходе допроса. Криминалистические проблемы расследования преступлений. Красноярск, 1992, 15. стр.

22.

Лузгин И.М. Методологические проблемы расследования. М., издание ‘’Юридической литературы’’.1973, гл. 3.

23.

Руководство для следователей. М.‘’Юридическая литература’’1971. с. 3-20.

24.

Шейфер С.А. Позновательное значение следственных действий и их система.Сб. Вопросы борьбы с преступностью.М.‘’Юридическаялитература’’ 1972, вып. 15, с. 54-70.1. Noziegumu atklāšanas un izmeklēšanas aktualitātes ārvalstīs, Latvijas Policijas akadēmija, Rīga, 1997.

25.

Noziedzības apkarošana un policija ārvalstīs. Prakse un perspektīvas, Latvijas Policijas akadēmija, Rīga, 1997.

26.

Konovālovs J., Meklēšanas taktika, Latvijas Policijas akadēmija, Rīga, 1993.