Narcotics are substances or drugs originating from plants or non-plants, both
synthetic and semi-synthetic, which can cause a decrease or change in
consciousness, loss of taste, reduce to disappearance of pain, and can cause
dependence which is divided into groups. The purpose of this study is to find out
and analyze the basic considerations of the Judge in prosecuting children who are
perpetrators of narcotics abuse of marijuana and to find out and analyze the
obstacles experienced by Judges in setting demands on criminal cases of narcotics
narcotics, especially children. The method used in this research is normative
research, focusing on the facts of legal norms and social norms. The conclusion of
this research is that the decision of the Judge in cases of criminal acts of narcotics
abuse is not always the same, the basis for consideration of the Judge in making
decisions against perpetrators of narcotics abuse is from various aspects, namely
juridical and non-juridical aspects, the Judge's obstacle in making decisions for
victims of narcotics abuse is the pandemic condition that complicates the trial
process. Suggestions from the research are expected by law enforcement officers
The law can arrest all perpetrators of narcotics abuse crimes especially for dealers,
it is hoped that the Judge who decides the case especially for the case of narcotics
abuse, it is better to prepare other alternatives that can help the trial run in a
pandemic condition