[Assistance From an Incheon Criminal Attorney] Incheon Criminal Attorney Achieves ‘Non-Prosecution’ for a Client in a Bodily Injury Case

The client in this case was talking with her husband, the victim, about dividing household chores.

However, the gap in their positions did not narrow, and the conversation soon turned into an argument.

Unable to contain her anger, the client pushed the victim, climbed on top of the victim's stomach, and kicked him, among other acts, inflicting bodily injury on the victim.

The client inflicted serious bodily injury on the victim and faced a situation in which criminal punishment was difficult to avoid.

Fearing that she might lose her job because of this offense, the client requested help from an Incheon criminal attorney.

■ Laws Related to the Crime of Bodily Injury

Criminal Act Article 257 (Bodily Injury, Bodily Injury to a Lineal Ascendant)

(1) A person who inflicts bodily injury on another is punished by imprisonment for not more than seven years, suspension of qualifications for not more than ten years, or a fine not exceeding ten million won.

(2) A person who commits the offense under paragraph (1) against a lineal ascendant of the person or of the person's spouse is punished by imprisonment for not more than ten years or a fine not exceeding fifteen million won.

(3) An attempt to commit the offenses under the preceding two paragraphs is punishable.

Criminal Act Article 261 (Special Assault)

- A person who commits the offense under Article 260 (1) or (2) by displaying the power of a group or multitude or by carrying a dangerous object is punished by imprisonment for not more than five years or a fine not exceeding ten million won.

Criminal Act Article 262 (Assault Resulting in Death or Injury)

- Where a person commits the offense under Article 260 or 261 and thereby causes the death or bodily injury of another, the provisions of Articles 257 through 259 apply.

If you would like to know more about the crime of bodily injury, please click the title below.

ⓛ The Difference Between the Crime of Assault and the Crime of Bodily Injury

② Bodily Injury and Special Bodily Injury: What if You Cannot Reach a Settlement With the Other Party?

The Incheon criminal attorney emphasized that the client deeply repented and was remorseful for having inflicted serious bodily injury on a spouse who should have been cared for, and that the client prepared a letter of apology.

The Incheon criminal attorney emphasized that the client committed the offense out of anger at the victim's attitude, and that this was not a planned offense but a spontaneous one.

The Incheon criminal attorney emphasized that the client reached an amicable settlement with the victim, and that the victim accordingly expressed an intention not to seek punishment of the client.

This case involved a client who inflicted a serious degree of bodily injury on the victim and received a ‘non-prosecution’ disposition with the assistance of an Incheon criminal attorney.

If you are looking for a solution in a situation similar to the case above, you may reach out to an Incheon criminal attorney at any time.

We will actively assist with your case.