Internal expert conviction: forensic veterinary aspect
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https://doi.org/10.32353/khrife.3.2023.05Keywords:
forensic veterinary medicine; forensic veterinary; forensic veterinarian; inner conviction; forensic expert independence; research immediacy; signs and properties of object; forensic expert activity.Abstract
Using general scientific and special scientific methods, problematic aspects of internal conviction phenomenon of forensic expert (in particular, forensic veterinarian) are outlined and ways of their solution are proposed. It has been proven that this category is an element of independence and immediacy of research on object specifics and properties in order to find out factual data and case (proceedings) circumstances. The author’s definition of concept of “internal conviction of forensic expert” is formulated, its specifics and factors affecting its formation are singled out. Mechanism for minimizing influence of subjectivism on forensic expert activity and on drawing up forensic expert conclusion is proposed. Structure of expert’s inner conviction is revealed and attention is focused on the fact that it is expedient to distinguish epistemological, psychological, ethical, moral and legal components. Directions of implementation of this phenomenon in forensic expert activity are considered. It is argued that internal conviction of forensic expert should be understood as the state of his consciousness and feelings which is the result of mental subjective activity while conducting expert research and evaluating the signs and properties of tangible and materialized objects in order to find out the factual data and circumstances of case (proceedings) according to a specific examination, when he considers the condition of objects provided for research to be suitable, and their number sufficient to provide a well-founded and objective conclusion; is sure of its correctness, does not doubt infallibility of his decision and is ready to act in accordance with.
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