The Paradigm of Applying Zero Verdict Based on Principles Legal Certainty, Justice, and Benefit

The null verdict is a criminal sentence against someone who has received the with maximum limit but must be retrialed due to certain cases so that given nil or been reached. Zero verdicts are criminals have in principal sentence. Criminal terms for time may not exceed 20 years as stated Article 12 paragraph (4) of Code. Life imprisonment 67 Code if perpetrator crime sentenced life imprisonment, then additional punishment given. legal gap zero its application, which does provide any punishment, this case potential cause misunderstanding, application needs straightened out by reviewing several court decisions, and reviewed from principles certainty, justice benefit.. research method used normative juridical studying, viewing, examining theoretical matters concerning conceptual new paradigm. results study show Judge's Consideration imposing verdict, when associated practicality, fairness, reached all three parameters, even though it more inclined principle because imposition sanctions decisions solely refers acts along threats applicable regulations without being contrived.