Methods for assessing evidence in criminal proceedings in Russia

Abstract

The article deals with the formation of the judge's inner conviction when considering a case in the court of first instance. In the light of the fundamental provisions of the Russian judicial procedure, the judge evaluates evidence based on an internal conviction that is formed in an adversarial environment: the parties to the process provide evidence, argue their positions, than lay the formation of judicial discretion. In this regard, the question of the model of the judge's mental activity when making a decision is of interest, which makes up the algorithm for evaluating evidence. Of course, the algorithm for assessing evidence shows both the practical experience of the judge and the implementation of the principle of legality to ensure a reasonable and fair verdict.