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

Abstract

Abstract:This research analyzes the reasoning provided in judgments issued by trial-level judges in Ecuador, using a criminal judgment for the crime of murder as a case study. The primary objective is to evaluate whether the judicial decision meets the standards for sufficient and correct reasoning, in accordance with the principles of due process and legal certainty. The study employed a qualitative methodology based on a legal analysis of the judgment utilizing the "EL SER" method alongside specific tools for evaluating judicial reasoning. The final analysis reveals that the judgment possesses an appropriate argumentative structure, establishing a coherent relationship between the proven facts, the applicable legal norms, and the decision reached. Furthermore, the ruling was subject to appellate review; the appeal was rejected, thereby upholding the validity of the judicial reasoning. The study concludes that the reasoning in the analyzed judgment ensures the rationality of the decision and strengthens confidence in the administration of justice.