Prank as qualifying indicia of hooliganism

Introduction: the article considers a new form of deviant behavior called prank that by its social nature can be a sign of a crime under the article 213 of the criminal code of the Russian Federation. The declared topic has not been previously researched, and therefore there are no scientific papers on the issue. The research topic uses an empirical research method - analysis of criminal and administrative cases. According to the author, it is advisable to recognize a prank as qualifying indicia of the article 213 of the criminal code that will allow you to distinguish the article 213 of the criminal code with the article 20.1 KoAP of the Russian Federation and to admeasure social and moral permissibility for youtubers and those whose interest is based on video recording in public places with the participation of citizens, that is so important in our time. Materials and Methods: the study used an empirical method: court adjudications on criminal cases were analyzed, as well as decisions in cases of administrative offenses were considered. Results of the Study: allowed to substantiate the prank as qualifying indicia of the article 213 of the criminal code, to draw a distinction between the article 20.1 of the administrative code and the article 213 of the criminal code inspired by prank. Findings and Conclusions: the study suggests legal response measures to the reflection of prank as qualifying indicia of the article 213 of the criminal code of the Russian Federation.