STUDY OF CRIMINAL LIABILITYFOR THE PERPETRATOR OF RECEIVING STOLEN GOODS (Study of Decision Number247/Pid.B/2023/PN/Sgl)

Abstract

Theft is an unlawful act where someone takes the property of another without the owner's consent. Receiving stolen goods is a deviation from legal behavior where someone harbors stolen items. The type of research used by the author is qualitative, employing normative juridical methods. Data collection techniques include analyzing decision number 247/Pid.B/2023/PN Sgl and reviewing relevant literature. The research findings are as follows: Firstly, the liability in decision number 247/Pid.B/2023/PN Sgl is a 9-month prison sentence and payment of court costs of Rp. 5,000.00, deducted entirely from the time already served. Secondly, the application of the law in decision number 247/Pid.B/2023/PN Sgl is based on the judge's considerations and uncovered facts such as witness testimonies, defendant statements, evidence, mitigating and aggravating circumstances, and the judge's conviction.