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

Abstract

Abstract: This thesis examines the legal reasoning behind acquittal Judgment No. 13259-2019-00282, issued by the Criminal Guarantees Court of Chone, in the case against C. J. M. Y. for attempted homicide. The objective was to determine whether the judgment meets the standards of sufficient and correct reasoning required by the Ecuadorian legal system. Through argumentative analysis, the logical structure of the ruling was reviewed, evaluating the narrative of events, the legal issue, the assessment of evidence, the normative interpretation, and the justification. The analysis revealed that the court based its acquittal on the absence of intent to kill, the lack of unequivocal acts of execution, and the insufficiency of evidence to rebut the presumption of innocence. It was concluded that the judgment is clear, coherent, and rational. Additionally, an evaluation of doctrinal standards regarding attempt and the stages of a crime led to the conclusion that the ruling is consistent with a constitutional and rights-based approach. The research highlights the importance of judicial reasoning for legitimate justice, contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 16.