This article covers general doctrinal rules for formulating questions in the process of preparing for an expert study. A clear definition of the concept of “cold weapons expertise” is provided. Detected signs in which an object can be considered a cold weapon. An indicative list of solved issues during the forensic examination of cold weapons is indicated.

Tasks of fight against crime are relevant for all historical stages of any-based society. The tasks acquire a particular importance in critical periods, one of which is currently going through our country. Now Ukraine has complicated criminal situation and high crime rate. Ongoing socio-political changes aimed at establishment of rules of law, democratization of public institutions, inextricably linked with the need to improve the mechanism to ensure and protect the rights and legitimate interests of citizens in unstable social conditions. Simple manufacture of cold arms, the possibility of its concealed carry, speed and suddenness of use caused

the widespread use of cold arms among the population.

Key words: Forensic expertise, expert research, cold weapons, cold weapons expertise, legislation, criminal activity, criminal justice.

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