DEFINITION OF RECIDIVISM IN THE LEGISLATION OF THE CIS MEMBER COUNTRIES
This article analyzes in the field of punishment at relapse of crimes by Russian and foreign legislation, namely in the participating countries of the CIS. Considered grounds for dividing the recurrence types: a simple, dangerous and especially dangerous. Revealed circumstances that are not considered by the court in determining the existence of recidivism: a criminal record at the age of 18, removed or cancelled convictions, and others. The features of sentencing in the presence of recidivism under the laws of each country, identified the minimum terms of punishment at relapse of crimes. The author concludes that the concept of recidivism in the penal codes of the CIS member countries are identical in content, but the sentencing rules for recidivism have their own characteristics.