First verdict on charges of occupation of the highest position in the criminal hierarchy: media coverage and importance to law enforcement

The article points to the importance of the first sentences and appeal definitions for the formation of law enforcement practice under Article 210.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, compliance with the principles of criminal law and judicial proceedings. A certain approach to the analysis of these judicial acts, taking into account the subject and means of proof in cases of this category, its peculiarities in the case of the prosecution of the leaders of the so-called thieving community, the main options for interpreting the disposition of the relevant criminal law, their legal consequences are proposed and substantiated. The reaction of the media to the first verdict under Article 210.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is analyzed, and this example shows flaws in the coverage of criminal cases, draws attention to the formation of a distorted public view not only of a particular case, but also of criminal proceedings in general, as well as on modern criminal policy.