The Progressiveness of Joint Criminal Assault in the Central Kalimantan Region
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25139/lex.v7i2.11797Keywords:
Joint Assault, Criminal Offense, Progressiveness, Law Enforcement, Central KalimantanAbstract
Joint assault constitutes a criminal offense categorized as violence against public order, as expressly governed under Article 170 paragraph (1) of the Indonesian Criminal Code (Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana/KUHP). This study examines the progressiveness of joint assault offenses in the Central Kalimantan Region, with particular focus on three principal concerns: the enforcement of law against jointly committed assault, the legal sanctions applicable to perpetrators, and the developmental trajectory of such offenses within the region. This research employs an empirical juridical method with a descriptive-qualitative approach. Data were gathered through field observation, structured interviews with law enforcement officials, and documentary analysis of relevant legal instruments and case records from the Central Kalimantan Regional Police. The findings reveal three principal conclusions. First, law enforcement against jointly committed assault must be conducted comprehensively and equitably, requiring law enforcement officers to operate professionally, transparently, and independently while safeguarding the rights of both victims and perpetrators in accordance with applicable legal provisions. Second, Article 170 of the Criminal Code prescribes a maximum imprisonment of five years and six months for perpetrators of joint assault, with aggravated penalties imposed where the act results in serious bodily injury or death. Third, the progressiveness of such offenses in Central Kalimantan is influenced by socioeconomic instability, limited legal awareness among the community, and inadequate access to mental health and social services, which collectively necessitate a holistic, multi-stakeholder approach to prevention and law enforcement.
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