Abstract:

In wildlife criminal cases,identification is an important method to identify animal species.However,under the influence of various factors,there is a tendency of over-identification that "every case must be identified" in the current judicial practice.Over-identification may lead to many negative consequences.The way to crack over-identification lies in: recognizing the risk of errors in the current identification of animal species,and breaking the myth that expert opinions are scientifically correct;correctly understanding the limits of the pursuit of truth in criminal cases,and reasonably dividing the application scope of identification and identification's alternatives;reasonably organizing collegial panels to reduce the risk of judges' judicial liability and improve the credibility of judicial decisions.

Key words: wildlife, criminal cases, identification, over-identification, morphological identification