Judge's consideration of ronald tannur's exempt vote in the crime of murder (Study of Decision No. 454/ Pid.B/2024/PN.SBY)

The purpose of this research is to examine the judge's considerations in Decision Number 454/Pid.B/2024/PN.Sby in relation to the legal conformity and the actions of the Defendant, Gregorius Ronald Tannur, as described in the facts presented during the trial. This case has sparked controversy due to the presence of substantial evidence, including witness testimonies and CCTV footage, which may indicate the Defendant’s involvement in the act of murder. Assault is defined as an act intended to torture, oppress, and ultimately cause the loss of life. It constitutes a criminal offense that involves direct physical contact with the victim's body. However, the Panel of Judges decided to acquit the Defendant of all charges during the trial. This study employs a normative legal research method and adopts a qualitative approach through statutory and case study analysis. The materials analyzed include court decisions, witness testimonies, forensic reports (visum et repertum), and relevant literature. The research explores the judicial reasoning behind the Defendant’s acquittal and assesses whether the verdict aligns with justice, particularly with regard to the rights and justice due to the victim, Dini Sera Afrianti, and her family. Overall, the findings of this study conclude that there is a discrepancy between the judge’s considerations and the Defendant’s actions toward the victim, as well as a neglect of thorough evaluation of the evidence and facts presented during the trial.