Abstract: In the present article the author in detail considers such elements of the criminalistic characteristic as motive and the purpose of commission of falsification of results of investigation and search operations. The motive and the purpose of commission of this crime differentiates concepts. Besides such motives of commission of falsification of results of investigation and search operations as self-interest, revenge in detail are considered by the author, interests of service and other personal interest in a false manner understood, are specified by the purposes of commission of this type of a crime: criminal prosecution of the person, obviously not privy to commission of crime; honor infliction of harm, to the advantage and business reputation; satisfaction of departmental, corporate interests and satisfaction of personal interests. Complex application general scientific and chastnonauchnykh of methods of knowledge. Osnovanno on the conceptual provisions which are contained in works of scientists - jurists, criminalists, psychologists, philosophers, experts in theories of information, recognition, the organization of work, optimum control. Novelty of research is that the author has for the first time in detail studied elements of the criminalistic characteristic. Motives of commission of falsification of results of investigation and search operations, and also the purpose of commission of this type of a crime are investigated. On the basis of the presented materials can be offered corresponding organizationally - the tactical recommendations connected with identification, disclosure and investigation of this type of crimes at an initial stage of investigation.