THE APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLE OF INSIGNIFICANCE IN MILITARY CRIMINAL LAW

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the trifle principle in the military criminal scenario. Most experts understand the principle of insignificance as a cause that transcends legislation, indicating that behaviors that result in minimal damage to legal assets can be considered unclassified, for example, a minor delay or theft of small value. However, it is important to highlight that this is an uncodified principle and its application generates divergences, including regarding the possibility of its use in the military. It can be concluded that, although it is a principle considered relevant in the field of criminal law, it does not find acceptance in the context of military justice. The methodology adopted was hypothetical deductive, in which the topic was approached broadly, through bibliographical research.