A dificuldade conceitual do crime de Organização Criminosa e seus efeitos práticos na aplicação da lei em Teresina-PI (2024 – 2025)

Abstract

This monograph focuses on the effectiveness of Law No. 12.850/2013 in combating criminal organizations in Teresina-PI, analyzing the difficulties in the practical application of the law and the discrepancy between the number of arrests, indictments, and convictions recorded between 2024 and 2025. The study begins with the observation that, despite legislative advances, there is still a significant gap between the legal text and the concrete results of criminal prosecution. The general objective is to examine the correspondence between the stages of investigation, indictment, and conviction, identifying the factors that explain the low effectiveness of the law. Methodologically, the research combines a qualitative-quantitative and bibliographic approach, using official data from DRACO, the Public Prosecutor's Office of the State of Piauí, and the CNJ, in addition to a critical analysis of authors who discuss the conceptual and operational challenges of the law. Structured in three chapters, the monograph addresses: in the first, a theoretical and historical review of the concept of criminal organization and the special means of investigation; The second part presents an empirical analysis of judicial activity in Teresina; and the third part offers a critical reflection on the causes of the disparity between the phases of criminal prosecution. The study thus seeks to contribute to the academic and institutional debate on improving public policies for security and criminal justice, highlighting the importance of integrating theory, investigation, and jurisdiction in combating organized crime.