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Proving Motive In Premeditated Murder Cases Aturkian Laia; Muhammad Mustofa; Kristiawanto Kristiawanto
Asian Journal of Social and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Asian Journal of Social and Humanities
Publisher : Pelopor Publikasi Akademika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59888/ajosh.v3i4.474

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The proof of motive in the crime of premeditated murder plays a crucial role but faces significant challenges due to the absence of a clearly defined motive within Article 340 of the Indonesian Criminal Code, leading to varying interpretations and inconsistent applications of the law. Some judges consider motive as a basis for sentencing, while others do not, resulting in legal uncertainty and concerns over fairness and uniformity in judicial decisions. This research aims to analyze the position of motive proof within the crime of premeditated murder and propose an ideal concept for its future application. Using a normative legal research method with statutory, conceptual, and case study approaches, the findings reveal that the absence of a clear directive regarding motive causes inconsistent judicial practices and undermines legal certainty. The study highlights the need to explicitly incorporate motive as an essential element of proof in Article 340 to enhance fairness and consistency in judicial decisions. It concludes that integrating motive into the legal framework of premeditated murder is critical to ensuring clarity for judicial interpretation, upholding justice, and strengthening the reliability of the legal system.
Reconstruction of Minor Criminal Case Settlement By The Prosecutor's Office Through Restorative Justice Teuku Syahroni; Fauzie Yusuf Hasibuan; Kristiawanto Kristiawanto
Asian Journal of Social and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 6 (2025): Asian Journal of Social and Humanities
Publisher : Pelopor Publikasi Akademika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59888/ajosh.v3i6.531

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This study analyzes the implementation of restorative justice in handling minor crimes by the Prosecutor's Office and offers a policy reconstruction to enhance its effectiveness and achieve substantive justice within the criminal law system. Employing a normative juridical method, the research utilizes legislative, case, historical, comparative, and conceptual approaches. The analysis draws on theories of justice by John Rawls, Lawrence M. Friedman’s theory of the legal system, and Howard J. Zehr’s theory of restorative justice. The findings reveal that restorative justice is not yet optimally implemented due to disparities in regional policy execution, weak legal infrastructure, and a prevailing retributive mindset among officials and the public. As a solution, the study recommends the mandatory implementation of restorative justice for minor crimes meeting specific criteria, clarifying application standards, enhancing law enforcement training, establishing more restorative justice centers, and strengthening supervision and evaluation mechanisms. The novelty of this research lies in identifying multidimensional barriers, integrating a comprehensive theoretical framework, and proposing a more systematic policy reconstruction. With improved implementation, restorative justice can become a primary tool in resolving minor offenses, reducing overcrowding in correctional facilities, and fostering a more equitable, recovery-focused legal system.