C Criminal assault is an act prohibited by law because it may cause physical suffering, serious injury, or even death to the victim. the issue becomes more serious when the perpetrator is a police officer who abuses his authority, as such conduct contradicts the principles of law enforcement and human rights. one such case was adjudicated in decision number 205/pid.b/2023/pn pwt, involving three police officers who committed assault against a detainee, resulting in the victim\\\'s death. the issues examined in this research are the application of aggravated criminal sanctions against police officers as perpetrators of assault in decision number 205/pid.b/2023/pn pwt and the conformity of the criminal sanctions imposed on the defendants with the objectives of punishment. this research employs a normative legal research method with a descriptive approach through a literature study of primary and secondary legal materials. the data were analyzed qualitatively using a deductive method of drawing conclusions. the results of this study indicate that the criminal assault resulting in death in decision number 205/pid.b/2023/pn pwt fulfills the elements of article 351 paragraph (3) of the indonesian criminal code (kuhp), based on the doctrine of oorspronkelijke regeringsontwerp (oro) and criminal law doctrines concerning intent, participation, and abuse of authority. the aggravation of criminal sanctions against the defendants was applied pursuant to article 52 of the indonesian criminal code, as they were proven to have abused their positions and authority as police officers. the criminal sanctions imposed are consistent with the objectives of punishment, particularly in providing a deterrent effect and preventing the recurrence of abuse of authority by law enforcement officers.