The article analyses some of the current problems connected with the introduction of the institution of confiscation of a vehicle owned by the accused and used by him while commiting a crime under Article 264.1, 264.2 or 264.3 (clause "d" part 1 of article 104.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). Attention is drawn to the possible violation of the justice and equality principles of all persons before the law in the implementation of this norm. The issue of confiscation of a vehicle that is pledged or in joint ownership is considered as causing the greatest controversy in law enforcement practice. Attention is focused on the opportunity of the guilty person counteraction to the seizure of his property subject to confiscation. A possible way to solve the emerging problems is outlined.
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