LEGAL AND CRIMINOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE COMMISSION OF MULTIPLE CRIMES: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY BASED ON THE IMRAD STRUCTURE

Abstract

The commission of multiple crimes by a single offender presents significant challenges to criminal law and justice systems worldwide. Whether occurring simultaneously or over time, these acts complicate sentencing, prosecution strategies, and theoretical understanding of criminal behavior. This paper analyzes the concept of multiple crimes from legal, criminological, and procedural viewpoints. Using the IMRAD academic framework, the study outlines the principles governing cumulative and concurrent offenses, explores international and Uzbek legal frameworks, and examines the psychological and social motivations behind serial and multiple offending. Drawing on comparative legal systems and case studies, the research reveals a growing need for harmonized legal responses, rehabilitative strategies, and preventative measures. The article concludes with policy recommendations aimed at improving consistency in sentencing, enhancing legal clarity, and reducing recidivism.