Legal Analysis of The Position of Justice Collaborators in Disclosure of Narcotics Crimes

Abstract

This research investigates the role of justice collaborators in narcotics crimes and the legal considerations involved in their designation by law enforcement officials. Employing a normative approach, utilizing document analysis and interviews for data collection, the study aims to determine the legal status and criteria for designating justice collaborators. The findings of the research indicate that justice collaborators, perceived as witnesses, cooperate with law enforcement officers within the criminal justice system and are entitled to various protections, special treatment, and rewards. Law enforcement officials base their decisions on the effectiveness, significance, and reliability of the collaborator's testimony, proven through the evidentiary process to assist in uncovering narcotics crimes. Additionally, the credibility and morality of the designated individual are assessed, crucial factors in the evidentiary process and in determining whether to grant sentence reductions. This process aligns with three legal objectives: justice, legal certainty, and legal benefits. However, obstacles persist in the implementation of designating justice collaborators, including challenges related to substance, perception, and the synergy among law enforcement officials within the criminal justice system. Consequently, the utilization of justice collaborators in uncovering narcotics crimes remains relatively rare.