Annotation

The article is devoted to controversial issues arising in the application of the provisions of the criminal law on excuse in law in connection with conscription during mobilization or in wartime, or the conclusion of a contract for military service during mobilization, martial law or wartime, as well as in connection with military service in the specified periods, periods or time. The author suggests ways to solve them with reference to the norms of substantive law. The possibility of excuse in law in accordance with art. 78.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation for persons serving in volunteer formations that contribute to the performance of tasks assigned to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in connection with the awarding of state awards of the Russian Federation. Based on theoretical research, using the example of judicial practice, it is concluded that it is necessary to amend the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation to eliminate the unequal position of regular military personnel and volunteers who distinguished themselves in carrying out combat missions to protect the Motherland, awarded with state awards, when applying special rules of excuse in law.