Motivación en las sentencias emitidas por los jueces de primer nivel en Ecuador.

Abstract

Abstract: This curricular integration paper addresses the analysis of the reasoning in judgments issued by first-level judges in Ecuador, focusing on a specific femicide case to examine the sufficiency and coherence of the normative and factual reasoning. The research question was answered through a qualitative study based on the documentary evidence from the judgment and relevant scientific and jurisprudential literature. The proposed objectives including verifying the correct application of current legislation, assessing the proper reasoning behind the established facts, and identifying possible weaknesses in the judgment s motivation were successfully met through a detailed analysis. This examination made it possible to highlight both the strengths and the limitations of the legal reasoning, providing a clearer understanding of the quality of the court s decision.This research is fundamental for strengthening the quality of criminal justice in Ecuador, thereby promoting greater transparency and protection of rights in cases of gender-based violence, benefiting victims, the families of victims, and society as a whole.