Legal peculiarities and consequences of the criminal case dismissal due to the expiration of the period of criminal persuasion (basic information for anesthesiologists-resuscitators)

Introduction. The problem of criminal prosecution related to the implementation of medical activities is relevant for doctors – anesthesiologists-resuscitators. Statistics of the results of consideration of criminal cases gives rise to doubts among the accused and defendants in the possibility of proving their innocence and encourages them to look for legal options to minimize the negative consequences of criminal prosecution. One of such options is the termination of a criminal case due to the expiration of the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution.

The objective was to provide medical specialists with information on the legal features and consequences of the termination of a criminal case due to the expiration of the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution. The selection and systematization of regulatory documents determining the conditions and consequences of the termination of a criminal case due to the expiration of the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution has been carried out. Examples were given.

Conclusion. Most criminal cases against anesthesiologists-resuscitators when providing medical care are initiated under articles defining the offense as a minor crime. After two years from the date of the crime, criminal prosecution may be terminated due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. In this case, no criminal record arises, no full financial liability to the employer occurs, but the employer’s right to demand full compensation for damage caused on other grounds is not excluded, recovery of procedural costs is possible, and the right to rehabilitation does not arise. For the doctor, there may be negative consequences when applying for a job or continuing to work in medical organizations providing medical care to children, the actions may be reclassified as a more serious crime.

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