In modern society, corruption, as well as malfeasance, unfortunately, are very common. People in pursuit of their own gain, as well as the achievement of certain goals, violate the law in virtually any way and neglect the responsibility that was once placed on their shoulders. Excess of authority is found almost everywhere and everywhere. Both state officials and representatives of the judiciary may be involved in such crimes . Although the list of violators can be continued, in principle, endlessly: university professors, employees of medical institutions, police. Any more or less influential position has its own circle of influence, the borders of which are sometimes very much sought by those people who have a certain power in their place.
If a person commits any action that can be attributed to clearly exceeding the list of his capabilities, as a result of which a violation of rights of a substantial nature has occurred, then in this case there will be an excess of official authority. The article that governs this crime is in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. She was assigned serial number 286. The document contains a specific description of this kind of violation, a classification of possible cases, as well as penalties that may be applied by representatives of the judiciary to the perpetrator. After all, a crime is not only theft or murder. This necessarily includes the excess of authority. The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation clearly regulates this moment. Let's look at the possible types of this violation of the law, as well as the type of punishment.
If we are talking about a person who, being in a certain position, exceeds his authority, being guided by any goals, while violating the rights and freedoms of citizens or enterprises, then in this case the culprit may face the following:
- a fine in the amount of 100-200 minimum wages;
- fine in the form of an average salary for 1-2 months;
- the inability to hold a certain number of posts (the term varies up to 5 years);
- 1-6 months arrest;
- imprisonment of not more than 4 years.
If the excess of official powers is fixed for a statesman of the Russian Federation (these include the heads of local authorities, as well as officials of the country's subjects), then the punishment will be more severe:
- pecuniary punishment in the amount of 500-800 minimum wage;
- fine in the form of an average salary for 5-8 months;
- the inability to hold a certain number of posts up to 3 years;
- imprisonment of not more than 7 years.
Excess of authority is a real scourge of the successful development of the modern economy of the Russian Federation. In connection with the recent increase in the facts of such a crime, the Government decided to more closely monitor these issues. There is also an active policy to prevent violations of this kind. In the future, even more severe penalties are planned. This is especially true for those who have serious power and are able to significantly influence the course of events in the country. Namely - representatives of public administration.
Excess of authority should always be punished to the fullest extent of the law. For this, assistance is also necessary for those parties that have become victims of this crime. Every citizen, as well as a legal entity and an individual entrepreneur, are obliged to inform law enforcement authorities about the violation in a timely manner. Such preventive methods will make it possible to carry out a complex of investigative measures as soon as possible, detain the offender, and also bring him the appropriate charge. Only the interaction of all participants in this operation can guarantee its successful outcome.