Legal Materials • 15 Feb 2026

Extorted or Threatened to Spread Shame? This is Article 482–483 of the New Criminal Code and the Maximum Punishment

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...regarding extortion (Article 482) and threats (Article 483) in the New Criminal Code, prison/fine sanctions, offenses complaints, and evidence that the victim needs to prepare.

Legal Materials • 20 Dec 2025

Thorough Examination of the Lex Favor Reo Principle: Dynamics of Transitory Law from the Old Criminal Code to the National Criminal Code

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In-depth analysis of the Lex Favor Reo principle in criminal law. Understanding the application of the most favorable legal principle in the transition of the New Criminal Code.

Opinion • 27 Jan 2024

All About Criminal Law: Part 4

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This article discusses the theory of causality as an analytical tool for the occurrence of an event offenses in criminal law. Let's take a look at the explanation.

Legal Materials • 20 Jun 2024

False Recording of Letters and Their Validity

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This article discusses the false recording of letters, an illegal act involving the making or alteration of letters to obtain unlawful gain.

Legal Materials • 02 Feb 2024

Exploring 13 Differences Between the Old Criminal Code and the New Criminal Code: A Comprehensive Study

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This article explores the differences between the old Criminal Code and the New Criminal Code. Want to know what sets them apart? Let's take a look at the following explanation!

Opinion • 10 Oct 2024

Excavating the Constitutional Values of Freedom from Religion and Comparing Conceptions of Human Rights

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This article will analyze the position of the Indonesian constitution towards atheism, considering that the Indonesian constitution is very thick with religious values.

Legal Materials • 16 Feb 2026

Defamed in a WA Group or Social Media? Here are the Articles on Defamation in the New Criminal Code & the Penalties

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...in a WhatsApp/Instagram group? See Articles 433–436 of the New Criminal Code, the difference between defamation vs slander, offenses complaints (Article 440), and 1/3 aggravation via information technology (Article 441).

News • 06 Jan 2026

Transitional Criminal Code Cases: Judges Encouraged to Firmly Choose the Most Advantageous Old or New Articles

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The National Criminal Code is effective as of January 2, 2026. The Supreme Court reminds that transitional cases must assess old vs. new articles based on Article 618 jo Article 3, with transparent considerations and a “more advantageous” test.

Opinion • 19 Jul 2025

Is it Mandatory to Prove Criminal Intent (Mens Rea) in Article 2 of the Anti-Corruption Law?

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...argue that proving mens rea is an absolute and unavoidable obligation in offenses corruption of Article 2 of the Anti-Corruption Law

Opinion • 01 Jan 2024

How to Claim Compensation for Traffic Accidents

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Literasi Hukum - Traffic accidents can cause losses in criminal law are types of criminal acts that are considered complete when the consequences of the act occur. Different from and iin criminal law are types of criminal acts that are considered complete when the consequences of the act occur. Different from. Here's how to claim compensation for traffic accidents in Indonesia. Introduction Accident la...