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The Role of Motive in Premeditated Murder Lalu Muhammad Rukanda; Rina Rohayu Harun; Ufran Ufran
Pena Justisia: Media Komunikasi dan Kajian Hukum Vol. 23 No. 2 (2024): Pena Justisia
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Universitas Pekalongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31941/pj.v23i2.3968

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The motive behind a crime is contingent upon the perpetrator's mens rea, or their inner attitude and intention, to carry out an actus rea, or the actual commission of a wrongful act. This study seeks to offer a comprehensive examination and evaluation of the significance of discerning the purpose as a means for courts to ascertain the underlying circumstances of planned homicide, so enabling judges to render suitable and equitable judgments. This study employs a normative juridical methodology, which centers on doing literature and legislation research with analytical descriptive research parameters. The research findings indicate a lack of comprehensive elucidation on the motives outlined in Article 340 of the Criminal Code. Hence, the utilization of motive is constrained to the principles of law and the personal judgment of the presiding judge in the trial. As there is no analysis of the underlying intention, the Panel of Judges is not obligated to establish a motive for the homicide based on the information presented. Consequently, a range of conclusions were rendered, with some resulting in acquittal and others in conviction, as the judge did not establish any reason for the murder based on the evidence presented. Nevertheless, according to the Indonesian edition of the Criminal Code, Law no. 1 of 2023, the motive mentioned in Article 54 Paragraph (1) Sub B of the Criminal Code must be present prior to the verdict.
Imposition Of Criminal Sanctions for Minor Criminal Actions of Theft (A Case On Judgement Number 826/Pid.B/2023/Pn.Mtr) Santi Mandasari; Rina Rohayu Harun; Firzhal Arzhi Jiwantara; Nurjannah Septyanun
Pena Justisia: Media Komunikasi dan Kajian Hukum Vol. 23 No. 1 (2024): Pena Justisia
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Universitas Pekalongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31941/pj.v23i3.4825

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The imposition of criminal sanctions for minor criminal actions, such as theft, presents a complex and multifaceted challenge for legal systems worldwide. This study examines the imposition of criminal sanctions for minor theft offenses, with a specific focus on the case adjudicated under Judgment Number 826/Pid.B/2023/Pn.Mtr. The research aims to analyze the legal reasoning behind the court's decision, the proportionality of the sanctions imposed, and the broader implications for the criminal justice system. Utilizing a qualitative approach, this study involves a detailed case analysis, reviewing court documents, and interviews with legal experts. Findings indicate that while the court adhered to statutory guidelines, there were significant considerations regarding the socio-economic background of the offender and the value of the stolen property. The study concludes that although the sanctions imposed were within legal parameters, there is a need for a more nuanced approach that considers restorative justice principles. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on criminal justice reform, particularly concerning minor offenses, and advocates for policy adjustments that balance deterrence with rehabilitation.
The Interpretation of Article 127 of Law Number 35 of 2009 on Narcotics in Addressing Drug Abuse through Restorative Justice Made Wardika; Rina Rohayu Harun; Firzhal Arzhi Jiwantara
Pena Justisia: Media Komunikasi dan Kajian Hukum Vol. 23 No. 1 (2024): Pena Justisia
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Universitas Pekalongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31941/pj.v23i3.4890

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Narcotics crime refers to a range of illegal activities involving the distribution, purchase, sale, possession, and abuse of drugs without proper authorisation. These activities cause harm to both the broader community and the individuals involved. Restorative Justice has emerged as a response. Its primary focus is to resolve cases involving drug abusers who are addicted to narcotics. In addition to Restorative Justice, there is an alternative for rehabilitating narcotics abusers through the involvement of police investigators, the prosecutor's office, or decisions made by judges. The purpose of this study is to analyse the relationship between the interpretation and execution of Article 127 of Law No. 35 on Narcotics and Restorative Justice, based on literal interpretation. Based on the analyses, the enforcement of Article 127 of Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics, which focuses on Restorative Justice, has been supported by multiple regulations. However, the law's implementation has not aligned with expected standards and legislation, leading to ambiguity in Article 112 and Article 127. This ambiguity creates opportunities for unscrupulous law enforcement to make illicit gains, increasing the incidence of drug-related offenses. The author proposes an immediate revision of Law No. 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics due to the ambiguity in the law's article parts and the current legal framework's inability to effectively curb opioid misuse.