Motivación de sentencias emitidas por los jueces de primer nivel en el Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: Judicial reasoning in the Ecuadorian legal system is a fundamental element for guaranteeing due process and effective judicial protection. In the criminal sphere, this requirement is especially relevant, given that the decisions adopted by first-level judges can directly affect fundamental rights, such as personal liberty. This research focuses on the analysis of the judicial reasoning contained in Judgment No. 18282-2024-00234, issued by the Criminal Guarantees Court of Ambato, in the proceedings against NN for the crime of homicide, as defined in Article 144 of the Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code. The general objective is to verify whether the analyzed judicial decision meets the standards of sufficient, clear, and consistent reasoning required by the Constitution of the Republic and current legal regulations. The research was conducted in the city of Ambato, using the aforementioned criminal judgment as a sample. A qualitative approach was applied, using the analytical-legal method, with techniques of documentary review and normative analysis, supported by instruments such as bibliographic records and analysis matrices. In general conclusion, it is determined that the examined judgment presents adequate reasoning, coherently integrating the proven facts with the applicable legal norm, thus guaranteeing the legitimacy and reasonableness of the ruling.