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

Abstract

Abstract: This paper analyzes the judicial reasoning in the judgments issued by first-level judges in Ecuador, taking as its object of study the ruling issued in criminal case No. 12283-2023-02255, for the crime of illegal possession and carrying of firearms. Through an analytical methodology and the application of standards of sufficiency and correctness, the coherence between the facts, the evidence, and the judicial decision was evaluated. The results demonstrated that the judgment complies with the constitutional and legal parameters of reasoning, guaranteeing the right to defense and transparency in the administration of justice. The doctrinal and jurisprudential analysis highlighted the importance of strengthening judicial argumentation as a tool for institutional legitimacy. This work contributes to academic training and professional practice by offering an evaluation model applicable to judicial decisions in criminal matters.