Legal Literacy - This article discusses 4 criminal evidence systems. Let's take a look at the explanation!

In theory, there are 4 (four) systems of proof, namely:

1. Criminal Evidence System Conviction in Time

Doctrine of Evidence Conviction in Time is a doctrine of evidence that determines whether a defendant is guilty or not, solely determined by the judge's assessment of belief.

In this system, the judge is not bound by the existing evidence. The judge can conclude whether the defendant is guilty or not based on his own belief, without having to be based on existing evidence. As a result, the judge's decision in the case becomes subjective and unpredictable.

For example, a defendant who has a strong alibi, but the judge does not believe the alibi, the judge can still declare the defendant guilty. Conversely, a defendant who does not have an alibi, but the judge believes his testimony, the judge can acquit the defendant.

Evidence system Conviction in Time used in justice system juries, such as in England and the United States.

2. Criminal Evidence System Conviction in Raisone

Evidence system free-type crime is an evidence system that gives judges the freedom to determine their belief about whether the defendant is guilty or not. The judge is not bound by the evidence stipulated in the law, but the judge must still base his belief on reasons that are logical and acceptable to reason and logic.