帮助信息网络犯罪活动罪之“情节严重”的认定逻辑

The Logic of the Crime for Aiding Others to Commit a Crime in Activities Conducted in the Information Network’s “Serious Circumstances”

摘要: 近几年，在立法具体条文并未产生变动的情况下，帮助信息网络犯罪活动罪的司法适用范围急剧扩张，反映出立法和司法之间的龃龉。帮助信息网络犯罪活动罪的立法目的旨在维护网络安全管理秩序和对信息网络犯罪法益予以前置化保护，对“情节严重”的认定也应当此为逻辑起点，在明确“情节严重”体系功能定位的前提下，合理限定“情节严重”的涵摄范围。本罪的认定难点在于“情节严重”的实践逻辑存在偏差；相关立法规定和司法解释的悖乱也导致其追诉标准存在主观性。在司法上细化“情节严重”的认定标准，并严格规范“情节严重”的适用条件，是认定本罪之“情节严重”的合理进路。

Abstract: In recent years, although the specific provisions of legislation have remained unchanged, there has been a significant expansion in the judicial application scope of the crime of assisting information network criminal activities. This expansion reflects the complex relationship between the legislature and the judiciary. The legislative purpose behind this crime is to uphold network security management and trust by preprotecting legal interests related to cyber crimes. It is crucial to establish a logical starting point for identifying “serious circumstances” and clearly define its parameters within functional positioning. The challenge lies in accurately determining “serious circumstances” due to deviations in practical logic compilation. Additionally, confusion arising from legislative provisions and judicial interpretation contributes to subjectivity in prosecution standards. Therefore, it is reasonable for the judiciary to refine their understanding of “serious circumstances” as a means to determine this crime’s severity while strictly regulating applicable conditions.