On the issue of the use of special knowledge in the investigation of embezzlement of budget funds intended for the construction and repair of social infrastructure facilities

Special knowledge is quite often necessary to establish the truth in criminal cases. In the investigation of crimes, special knowledge is widely used to determine the circumstances of a criminal case, adequately perceive the current situation and correctly evaluate the available evidence. This article analyzes various ways of applying such special knowledge both in extrajudicial and judicial procedures, identifies certain difficulties associated with their use, and also considers the issue of attracting experts for successful resolution of investigation tasks.