Judges' Decisions Under the Minimum Criminal Penalty in Law Enforcement of Drug Crimes Based on the Perspective of Legal Certainty and Justice
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https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v10i28.20117Keywords:
judge, law enforcement, minimum sentence, narcotics, verdictAbstract
This study aims to find out and analyze the judge’s decision under the minimum criminal threat in law enforcement of narcotics crimes based on the perspective of legal certainty and justice. It uses a normative legal approach method that is descriptive analytical in nature. The data used are secondary data obtained through literature studies, which are then analyzed qualitatively. Based on the study, it is concluded that the imposition of a Judge’s decision below the minimum criminal threat in the enforcement of narcotics crime law shows a complex dynamic between legal certainty and justice. Narcotics crime is a serious issue that requires strict law enforcement. But the individual context of each case must also be considered. Legal certainty demands consistency and clarity, while the imposition of a decision below the minimum threat can raise doubts about justice. Judges need to consider mitigating factors, and a fair decision can reflect human values. It is important for judges to consider these aspects carefully in order to create a balance between legal certainty and justice.
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