Legal Literacy - Criminal law is an important branch of law in the Indonesian justice system. In criminal law, there are various types of offenses that play an important role in determining whether a person has violated the law or not.
In this article, we will review the various types of offenses in criminal law and provide a deeper understanding of each type of offense.
Types of Offenses in Criminal Law
Here are some types of offenses in criminal law that you should know:
Criminal Offenses and Minor Offenses
Criminal offenses and minor offenses are two main categories
in law criminal. Criminal offenses, or often called "
rechtdelicten," are offenses formulated in Book II of the Criminal Code
Criminal Law (KUHP). On the other hand, minor offenses, or "
wetdelicten," are formulated in Book III of the KUHP. Criminal offenses often include acts that are considered anti-social behavior by society, while minor offenses are actions that become criminal because they are regulated in laws. For example, Articles 303 and 344 of the KUHP are included in criminal offenses, although the use of this term does not always reflect the truth, because there are acts that are only considered crimes because they are regulated in laws.
Formal Offenses and Material Offenses
Formal offenses are types of offenses that emphasize the prohibition of an act. Examples of Articles 160, 209, 210, 242,…
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