Legal Literacy - This article explains the verdict of Richard Eliezer and its relation to law enforcement in Indonesia.
Verdict of Richcard Eliezer (Bharada E)
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, the judge of the South Jakarta District Court read out his verdict against Richcard Eliezer or Bharada E, one of the defendants in the premeditated murder of Brigadier Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat or Brigadier J. In his verdict, the judge sentenced RE to 1 year and 6 months in prison. This sentence is the lightest among the other defendants who participated in the planned murder of Brigadier J. This sentence is also far beyond the prosecutor's demands, who asked the judge to hand down a sentence of 12 years in prison.
"Adjudicating, declaring the defendant Richard Eliezer Pudihang Lumiu proven legally and convincingly guilty of committing a criminal act of participating in a premeditated murder."
“Sentencing the defendant in the name of Richard Eliezer Pudihang Lumiu to a prison sentence of 1 year and 6 months in prison.”
So said Chief Justice Wahyu Iman Santoso on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, in the verdict at the trial at the South Jakarta District Court.
This Verdict Captures Public Attention
Then afterwards, this verdict quickly captured the attention of the public, as well as other legal practitioners. A series of television shows often discuss similar topics by inviting criminal experts and other legal practitioners to express their opinions. The public, who are in the ranks of Richcard Eliezer's supporters, are also busy expressing their happiness and their gratitude for the judge's verdict that was handed down to Bharada E.
So, what is it that then makes the judge's verdict on one of these defendants a very special phenomenon, and is said to be a milestone in legal history in the country?
Roony Talapessy, Legal Counsel Richcard Eliezer said that the verdict The panel of judges at the South Jakarta District Court, when sentencing Richcard on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, marked a milestone in Indonesian legal history, where the Justice Collaborator was included and considered in the court's decision.
“Designating the defendant as a cooperating witness or Justice Collaborator,” said presiding judge Wahyu Iman Santoso.
As is known, the premeditated murder case of Brigadier J was initially shrouded in darkness. Then, not long after, one of the defendants, Richcard Eliezer or Bharada E, expressed his desire to cooperate with the court with the aim of revealing the truth of the case. Subsequently, the case became clear, so that from Monday, February 11, 2023, to Wednesday, February 13, 2023, the judge was able to make a decision based on the trial facts presented by the five defendants in this premeditated murder case.
Furthermore, criminal law experts say that this decision will become a leading case for anyone who in the future intends to tell the truth and is committed to uncovering the case they are undergoing in court.
“A victory for people who dare to be honest, a victory for law enforcers who dare to appreciate honesty, and a victory for parents who educate their children to dare to speak the truth, be honest, and dare to be right,” said Asep Iwan Iriawan, an expert criminal law and former judge in an event on Metro Malam.
*This article represents the opinions the author's personal opinion and does not represent the views of the Literasi Hukum Indonesia editorial team.
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