Peritajes psicológicos forenses en decisiones judiciales de primera instancia en delitos sexuales

Abstract It was analyzed the importance of forensic psychological reports on judicial decisions by first instance courts in sexual assaults in the city of Barranqui-lla, Colombia, this by using a quantitative descriptive methodology. Different variables were analyzed in order to know the mention of...

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Main Authors: Rudas, Milena M., Baena Valencia, Stefany, Pérez-García, Ismael
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: 2016
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Online Access:https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=6070667
Source:Revista de derecho: División de Ciencias Jurídicas de la Universidad del Norte, ISSN 0121-8697, Nº. 46, 2016, pags. 200-224
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Summary: Abstract It was analyzed the importance of forensic psychological reports on judicial decisions by first instance courts in sexual assaults in the city of Barranqui-lla, Colombia, this by using a quantitative descriptive methodology. Different variables were analyzed in order to know the mention of the forensic psychological evaluation and what is the differential value of the forensic psychological reports; as well it was reviewed the correlation between the final decision of the Judge and the results reflected in the forensic psychological report. As significant results, were identified that in 80 % the judge mention the psychological evaluation to substantiate the reasons of the sentence, also in 80 % the Judge made the sentence in a consistent manner with the results of the report. In conclusion, we propose that for Justice Administration it is imperative the support of specialized auxiliary personnel and legal psychologist serve as a direct source of knowledge, whose contribution is establish as a significant means of conviction.