The disparity in the application of the law against perpetrators of theft of plantation products is a law enforcement problem that must be resolved in order to create a sense of justice, certainty and legal benefits. The purpose of this research is to be a reference for law enforcers in applying fair, certain and useful rules. This research is an analytical descriptive research with a type of qualitative research that examines and analyzes references to journals, books, laws and regulations, and considerations of judges' decisions. The clear conclusion is that there is a disparity in the perspective of judges in imposing legal decisions on perpetrators of theft of plantation products. The disparity in judges' decisions in plantation theft cases reflects various challenges in the justice system. Factors such as variations in evidence, differences in legal interpretation, local social influences, and the quality of law enforcement play an important role in creating uncertainty. To achieve better justice and consistency in decisions, reforms in the justice system are needed, including improving the quality of law enforcement, especially judges. Thus, it is hoped that justice for victims can be achieved, and the justice system can be more trusted by the community.

Keywords: Disparity; Plantation Products; Theft;

Book

Apeldoorn Van L.J, Pengantar Ilmu Hukum, (Jakarta: Pradnya Paramita, 2004).

Darji dalam Hyronimus Rhiti Darmodihardjo, Filsafat Hukum: Edisi Lengkap (Dari Klasik Sampai Postmoderenisme) (Yogjakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama, 2011).

Fuady Munir, Teori-Teori Besar (Grand Theory) Dalam Hukum, (Jakarta: Prenadamedia Group, 2013).

Harahap Yahya M, Pembahasan Permasalahan dan Penerapan KUHAP, (Jakarta: Sinar Grafika, 2009).

Hyronimus Rhiti. Filsafat Hukum. (Yogyakarta: Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, 2011).

I Made Pasek Diantha, Metodologi Penelitian Hukum Normatif Dalam Justifikasi Teori Hukum (Jakarta: Prenada Media Group, 2016).

Kansil C.S.T, Pengatar Ilmu Hukum dan Tata Hukum Indonesia, (Jakarta: Balai Pustaka, 1986).

Kelsen Hans, Teori Hukum Murni (Dasar-Dasar Ilmu Hukum Normatif), (Bandung: Nusa Media, 2016).

Mertokusumo Sudikno, Pitlo A, Bab-Bab Tentang Penemuan Hukum, (Yogyakarta: Citra Aditya Bakti, 2018)

Moeljatno, Asas-asas Hukum Pidana, (Jakarta: Rineka Cipta, 2015).

Muliadi Ahmad, Politik Hukum, (Padang: Akademia Permata, 2020

Pakpahan Z.A, Syahyunan Hengki, Halomoan, Telaah Hukum Hak Korban Restitusi di Indonesia, (Rantauprapat: ULB Press, 2024)

Prodjodikoro Wirjono, Asas-Asas Hukum Pidana di Indonesia, (Bandung: Refika Aditama, 2008).

Soeroso, Pengantar Ilmu Hukum, (Jakarta: Sinar Grafika, Jakarta, 2011)

Zainuddin Ali, Metode Penelitian Hukum, ed. Wulandari Leny, Ed.1 Cet.7 (Jakarta: Sinar Grafika, 2016).

Regulations

Undang-Undang Nomor 1 tahun 1946 tentang Peraturan Hukum Pidana Indonesia

Undang-Undang Nomor 39 Tahun 2014 tentang Perkebunan

Peraturan Mahkamah Agung Nomor 2 tahun 2012 tentang Peneysuaian Batasan Tindak Pidana Ringan dalam KUHP.

Journal

Cahya Palsari, Kajian Pengantar Ilmu Hukum : Tujuan Dan Fungsi Ilmu Hukum Sebagai Dasar Fundamental Dalam Penjatuhan Putusan Pengadilan, e-Journal Komunitas Yustisia Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha (2021).

Laoritan, Evan. "Tindak Pidana Menadah Hasil Usaha Perkebunan Yang Diperoleh Dari Penjarahan Atau Pencurian." Lex Privatum 9.5 (2021).

Hidayat, Iman. "Analisis Normatif Penegakan Hukum Tindak Pidana Pencurian." Wajah Hukum 7.1 (2023)

Surbakti, Ujung, Runtung Sitepu, and Marlina Marlina. "Penyelesaian Tindak Pidana Ringan Pencurian Hasil Kebun Kelapa Sawit Kebun Tambunan A–USU Pada Kepolisian Sektor Salapian." Locus Journal of Academic Literature Review 3.2 (2024)

Tanjung, Master Sahat Maruli Tuah Purba, Rizkan Zulyadi, And Taufik Siregar. "Implementasi Undang-Undang Perkebunan Dalam Penanganan Pencurian Hasil Kebun Kelapa Sawit Di Wilayah Hukum Polres Langkat." Journal Of Education, Humaniora And Social Sciences (JEHSS) 5.3 (2023).

Baene, Windasari. "Penjatuhan Pidana Terhadap Pelaku Pencurian Hasil Perkebunan." Jurnal Panah Hukum 3.2