Acquittal judgment in criminal procedure law

An acquittal judgment is a type of decision that every individual involved in criminal proceedings as a defendant strives to obtain, making efforts and presenting evidence and defenses in pursuit of this outcome. Through an acquittal, the defendant is exonerated due to the determination that either the act does not constitute a crime, did not commit the act, or it is not certain that the defendant committed the act. Although there are other types of judgments that prevent punishment, acquittal is the most favorable decision for the defendant. The acquittal judgment is closely intertwined with many principles and rules. In particular, the full application of the presumption of innocence and the right to be protected from stigmatization has a critical importance. A decision of acquittal rendered due to insufficient evidence proving the defendant's guilt is closely related to the principle of in dubio pro reo. That principle, ensures that no one is convicted unless their guilt is proven with absolute certainty. This rule reflects the idea that sparing the innocent outweighs punishing the guilty. Furthermore, an acquittal judgment may also have effects beyond the scope of criminal law, such as in civil law, administrative law, or tax law, and may influence proceedings before another criminal court. Therefore, the impact of an acquittal decision on other courts and authorities is of great significance. Keywords: Judgment, Acquittal, Presumption of Innocence, Insufficient Evidence