Article number 319 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - protection of representatives of power from insults

З19 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is an article that is designed to protect all authorities from any insults and claims from citizens. What does this mean, and how does the law work in such cases? This should be discussed in more detail.

Disrespect of the state

The law does not tolerate abusive treatment or other negative manifestations in relation to the individual. In each such case, he becomes the protection of the rights of the victim and punishes the offender. But what if, in such a situation, there is a representative of power? Here the situation is slightly different. These people, performing their official duties, protect the state power, which is called to maintain order in society. They struggle daily with crime to ensure that all citizens have a normal life. Therefore, any encroachment on their part is undermined not only by the authority of the authorities, but also by the order in the country as a whole. 319 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - an article aimed at the maximum exclusion of such facts.

Its purpose is to punish those responsible for wrongdoing. After all, the one who insults the representative of power, by his actions, in fact, shows discontent with the order. This not only hampers normal work, but also discredits the very power in the eyes of society. 319 of the Criminal Code is a kind of shield against such actions. When people stop respecting legitimate authority, chaos sets in. The state becomes unstable and vulnerable. And riots and permissiveness have never benefited society. This is why article 319 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is in chapter 32, which is devoted to crimes against the management order.

Criminal intemperance

Usually people insult each other in a fit of passion or other emotions. In this state, it's hard to restrain yourself.

For example, you can consider a specific situation. Suppose that the bailiff, having performed his duties, came to the address in order to issue a decree of the property by a court decision . The disgruntled master of the house cursed him with abusive words, not embarrassed by the expressions. How to be a servant of the law in this situation? Here, Article 319 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation comes to the rescue. The bailiff should not enter into a verbal skirmish or use physical force. After all, he is in the service and has no right to behave in this way. How can a representative of the law protect oneself? He only needs to write an application to the prosecutor's office, in which to set out in detail all the circumstances. There, the paper will be examined, and upon confirmation of the above facts, the offender will be prosecuted under Article 319 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. In addition, the bailiff can facilitate the investigation if he takes statements from the persons present as evidence. This he, first, states the fact that he was in this place for official needs. Secondly, the citizens' information will only confirm his words.

Just retribution

What is the danger of unrestrained lovers of offenses Article 319 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation? Given the severity of the offense, the law provided for this appropriate punishment.

In the event that the fact of public insult to any of the authorities is recorded, the person who committed it may be:

• Fined for the sum of 40,000 rubles to three months' earnings from all known sources;
• Sent to compulsory work, the duration of which can be up to 360 hours;
• Forced to perform forced labor, the duration of which can reach 12 months.

Depending on the severity of the insult, the court has the opportunity to make a decision both in the large and in the smaller side. Everything is decided by circumstances. Sometimes such situations end with the reconciliation of the parties. If a citizen is aware of guilt and publicly apologizes personally, it is likely that he will be forgiven and avoid severe punishment. But this does not always happen. Sometimes negative actions go so far as to allow all permissible limits, that by simple apologies the matter can not be solved.

Correct reading

What is noteworthy article number 319 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation? The commentary to it helps to understand and understand the very essence, which is difficult to disassemble in one sentence.

To begin with, it should be noted that the object of the crime is directly representative of the authorities. Any offensive act in relation to it is socially dangerous, as it leads to the discrediting of the whole structure of government. The words of such a person, in fact, speak of discontent with the authorities, which is completely unacceptable for a respectable citizen who honors the foundations and laws of society. By his actions, he calls not to trust the state power, insulting the person who represents it. The main feature of such an offense is that negative statements are pronounced publicly. In a situation when insults become the property of third parties, they hurt the dignity and honor of the servant of the law as an employee of the relevant bodies. In addition, in such an act there is intent. This indicates the thoughtfulness of the committed deed and the malice of the offender. In such cases, the law will always be on the side of the victim.