TATUAGENS COMO MARCADORES DE IDENTIDADE EM ORGANIZAÇÕES CRIMINOSAS: ANÁLISE NA PERSPECTIVA DA PERSECUÇÃO PENAL

Abstract

This study investigates the use of tattoos as identity markers in criminal organizations, focusing on their viability as a means of identifying and convicting individuals in the criminal justice system. The central research question is whether tattoos can be considered reliable and admissible evidence in courts for identifying individuals involved in organized crime. The study's objectives include outlining the historical and cultural context of tattoos, critically analyzing case law regarding their admissibility as evidence in criminal trials, and offering ethical and practical recommendations for their use in contemporary criminal law. The hypothesis is that while tattoos may serve as indicators of affiliation and hierarchy within criminal groups, they present challenges regarding their reliability and interpretation as legal evidence. Methodologically, the research adopts a qualitative approach, combining a literature review with the analysis of specific cases where tattoos played a crucial role in identifying and convicting individuals involved in criminal activities. The results suggest that although tattoos can indicate criminal identity, their use as evidence in courts requires careful consideration, given the ethical and legal complexities involved. The study concludes that to ensure justice, the admission of such evidence must be accompanied by rigorous and well-founded criteria.