Read the Plea, Yudha Arfandi's Lawyer Unsatisfied with the Death Penalty Demands for Dante's Death

Kapanlagi.com - The continuation of the trial for the death of Tamara Tyasmara's child, Angger Dimas, Raden Andante Khalif Pramudityo alias Dante, was held again at the East Jakarta District Court on Monday (7/10). The agenda for this session is to listen to the defense (plea) from the defendant, Yudha Arfandi.

In his plea, Yudha Arfandi's lawyer stated that the demands made by the Public Prosecutor (JPU) are not strong. Previously, the JPU demanded the death penalty for Yudha Arfandi in connection with Dante's death.

However, Yudha's defense team stated that the evidence presented by the JPU is not sufficient to prove the charges. Daliun Salian, Yudha's lawyer, emphasized that his client did not commit murder as alleged by the JPU.

"Based on the valid evidence presented in the trial, Defendant Yudha Arfandi is not proven to have committed the Crime of Murder, let alone Premeditated Murder or committed Violent Crimes Against Children resulting in death," said Daliun Salian.

1. Request for Acquittal

Yudha in court © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Furthermore, Daliun also stated that Yudha was not proven guilty of all the charges brought by the public prosecutor. Therefore, he requested that the panel of judges acquit Yudha of all charges brought by the prosecutor.

"Acquit the Defendant Yudha Arfandi of all charges by the Public Prosecutor in this case," he said.

In addition to the request for acquittal, the defense team also asked the panel of judges to restore Yudha Arfandi's good name. Daliun emphasized that Yudha deserves to be legally rehabilitated and have his honor restored as an innocent individual.

"Rehabilitate and Restore the good name of Defendant Yudha Arfandi in his ability, position, dignity, and honor," he affirmed.

2. Charges Against Yudha

Previously, Yudha was charged with violating Article 338 and/or Article 340 of the Criminal Code as well as Article 76C in conjunction with Article 80 paragraph (3) of the Child Protection Law. Article 338 of the Criminal Code regulates the act of taking another person's life, which can be punished with up to 15 years in prison. Meanwhile, Article 340 of the Criminal Code regulates premeditated murder with penalties of death, life imprisonment, or a maximum of 20 years in prison.

Additionally, Article 76C in conjunction with Article 80 paragraph (3) of the Child Protection Law prohibits violence against children. If such violence results in death, the perpetrator can be punished with a maximum prison sentence of 15 years and/or a fine of up to Rp 3 billion.

In its indictment, the public prosecutor assessed that Yudha had fulfilled the elements in the primary charge, namely intentionally taking Dante's life as regulated in Article 340 of the Criminal Code.

(kpl/far/phi)