Application of Minimum Criminal Sentences for Violent Theft Criminal Offences Committed by Children (Case Study at Batang Police Office)

Abstract

Abstract. This research aiming for u to find out and analyze the application of minimum sentences for perpetrators of violent theft committed by children at the Batang Police and the considerations of Batang Police investigators in applying minimum sentences for perpetrators of violent theft committed by children. This study uses a legal research approach. empirical Data collection through interviews, literature studies and documentation studies. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively. Based on the research, it was concluded that pThe application of minimum sentences for perpetrators of violent theft committed by children at the Batang Police is part of law enforcement as a response to laws and regulations, especially Law Number 11 of 2012 concerning the Juvenile Criminal Justice System, especially those regulating the principles of Juvenile Criminal Justice and Children's Rights in the criminal justice process. The application of minimum sentences is carried out by implementing the provisions of Article 365 of the Criminal Code which regulates the crime of violent theft with a minimum sentence of a maximum of 9 (nine) years, either singly or cumulatively with other theft crimes such as ordinary theft (Article 362 of the Criminal Code) with a minimum sentence of a maximum of 5 (five) years or aggravated theft (Article 363 of the Criminal Code) with a minimum sentence of a maximum of 7 (seven) years.

Keywords: Children; Minimum; Sentence; Violence.