Military Criminal Case Assistance Example | Suspended Sentence for a Service Member Involved in Desertion, Theft, and Other Criminal Cases

While spending time with his girlfriend during leave, the client was suddenly told that the relationship was over.

Deeply shaken, the client failed to return to his unit the next day, even though he was required to do so, and deserted.

In the course of this, the client stole food worth about 10,000 won from a convenience store and was reported for theft.

Involved in the desertion and theft criminal cases, the client requested assistance from a criminal defense attorney who had handled many military criminal cases, saying, “I would like to receive leniency for the sake of my remaining military service.”

In this military criminal case, the criminal defense attorney carefully reviewed the specific circumstances of the offense at the time and whether the client had any prior record, so that the client could receive the most lenient treatment possible.

After confirming the period of desertion, the attorney determined that the period of absence was a very short one of less than a single day, and that the value of the theft was likewise only a small amount.

In addition, in order to establish that the client had no history whatsoever of criminal punishment or disciplinary action, the attorney gathered and submitted the relevant records, thereby emphasizing that this was a first offense and requesting leniency.

In order to promptly resolve the situation the client was facing, the criminal defense attorney visited the client's parents in person, explained the circumstances of the case, and advised them that recovery of the victim's loss was of the utmost importance.

The attorney then provided substantive assistance so that the client could make full restitution for the loss and convey a sincere apology.

As a result, the convenience store owner accepted the client's sincerity and expressed an intention not to seek punishment.

The criminal defense attorney promptly submitted the letter of non-punishment thus obtained to the relevant authorities, thereby establishing conditions under which the client could receive the most lenient treatment possible.

Finally, in order to establish that the client's family and fellow officers in the military earnestly hoped for leniency, the criminal defense attorney systematically gathered and organized letters of appeal.

Through this, the attorney clearly demonstrated both that the client was determined to serve faithfully for the remainder of his military service, and that those around him viewed this positively and hoped for leniency.

The criminal defense attorney submitted the materials thus obtained to the relevant authorities, thereby establishing substantive grounds for concluding the case on the most favorable terms possible for the client.

Desertion can broadly be divided into two types.

In addition, in order for larceny to be established, the following requirements must be satisfied.

According to the Supreme Court, the ‘intent of unlawful acquisition’ has been described as follows.

Supreme Court Decision of September 8, 1992, 91Do3149

In the case of military criminal matters, the level of punishment is higher than in ordinary criminal cases.

In addition, disadvantages may arise in internal military evaluations, promotion, and service records, and therefore a prompt response is necessary.

Daeryun Law Firm thoroughly takes into account the distinctive features of military criminal cases, carefully verifying the facts from the early stage of the case and promptly gathering and organizing the relevant evidence to establish a case response strategy.

In addition, through weekend consultations, the firm supports clients so that they may consult whenever necessary, and it handles cases promptly, processing them without unnecessary delay.

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