[Jeju Criminal Attorney Defense Case] Jeju Criminal Attorney Successfully Defends a Statutory Rape of a Minor Client With a Suspended Sentence

The client who came to the Jeju criminal attorney came to know the victim, a 14-year-old child or youth, through a chat application.

Despite knowing that the victim was a minor, the client had an actual meeting with her.

On three occasions, the client had sexual intercourse with the victim and engaged in imitative sexual acts, and at the same time committed acts of sexual abuse against the child, such as having her engage in obscene acts or sexual harassment that caused sexual humiliation.

In addition, the client filmed scenes of the victim and the client having sexual relations, against the victim's will.

Because the nature of the offense was serious and he was at risk of an actual custodial sentence, the client came to the Jeju criminal attorney to seek the help of a specialist attorney.

■ Punishment for Rape and Indecent Act by Compulsion Against a Minor Under 13

▶ Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes Article 7 (Rape, Indecent Act by Compulsion, etc. Against a Minor Under 13)

① A person who commits the crime under Article 297 (Rape) of the 「Criminal Act」 against a person under 13 years of age shall be punished by life imprisonment or imprisonment for at least 10 years.

② A person who, by assault or intimidation, commits any of the following acts against a person under 13 years of age shall be punished by imprisonment for a definite term of at least 7 years.

1. Inserting one's sexual organ into the inside of the body, such as the mouth or anus (excluding the sexual organ)

2. Inserting a part of the body, such as a finger (excluding the sexual organ), or an object into the sexual organ or anus

▶ Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes Article 7 (Rape, Indecent Act by Compulsion, etc. Against a Minor Under 13)

③ A person who commits the crime under Article 298 (Indecent Act by Compulsion) of the 「Criminal Act」 against a person under 13 years of age shall be punished by imprisonment for a definite term of at least 5 years.

④ A person who commits the crime under Article 299 (Quasi-Rape and Quasi-Indecent Act by Compulsion) of the 「Criminal Act」 against a person under 13 years of age shall be punished in accordance with paragraphs (1) through (3).

⑤ A person who, by deceit or coercion, has sexual intercourse with or commits an indecent act against a person under 13 years of age shall be punished in accordance with paragraphs (1) through (3).

▶ The Jeju criminal attorney emphasized that the client had come to realize that his conduct toward the victim had caused her mental and physical suffering that could not be erased, that he was living each day in remorse and penitence, and that he had accordingly prepared and submitted a letter of apology.

▶ The Jeju criminal attorney emphasized that the client had not committed any crime before the offenses in this case and that there was no risk of reoffending.

▶ The Jeju criminal attorney emphasized that, despite his current limited circumstances, the client was making his best efforts to raise the settlement money to be delivered to the victim.

If there is anyone who, as in the case above, has become involved in the crime of statutory rape of a minor and needs the help of a specialist attorney, you may reach out to the Jeju criminal attorney at any time.

Drawing on numerous resolved cases and know-how, the firm will actively assist with your case.