Forensic Characteristics of Crime: Concept, Structure and Applicability in Contemporary Criminal Investigation

Abstract

The forensic characteristic of the crime represents a fundamental concept in contemporary forensic science, constituting the methodological basis for the efficient investigation of criminal acts. This article analyzes in depth the historical evolution, conceptual structure and practical applicability of the forensic characteristic in the current context of crime. By integrating perspectives from Romanian, Russian, Western and French specialized literature, the study offers a comprehensive view of the constituent elements of the forensic characteristic: initial information, manner of commission, particularities of the perpetrator and the victim, typical traces, criminal motives and enabling conditions. The results highlight the essential role of the forensic characteristic in developing investigation versions, planning the investigation and optimizing the decision-making process within the criminal prosecution. The article emphasizes the need for continuous updating of this methodological tool in order to respond to the challenges of organized crime, cybercrime and new forms of criminal manifestation. The conclusions reveal that a well-structured and scientifically substantiated forensic characteristic contributes significantly to increasing the efficiency of judicial bodies and reducing the time for resolving criminal cases. KEYWORDS: forensic characteristic, criminal investigation, forensic tactics, forensic methodology, criminal prosecution versions.