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Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney Assistance Case | Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney Concludes a Charge of Stealing Goods From an Unmanned Store and Other Charges at the Prosecution Stage

The client who requested help from the Uijeongbu criminal attorney was a minor to whom charges such as theft at an unmanned store were applied, but was able to receive a decision of non-prosecution.

CONTENTS
  • 1. The Story Behind Seeking a Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney
    • - Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney Emphasizes the Need for Expert Help With Charges Such as Theft at an Unmanned Store
    • - Sentencing for Theft and Destruction of Property Explained by a Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney
  • 2. Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney Arranges Compensation for the Loss and an Amicable Settlement
    • - Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney: “The Minor Suspect Was Greatly Shaken After Undergoing Investigation Following the Offense”
    • - Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney: “The Suspect Vows Never to Commit a Crime Again”
  • 3. Result of the Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney's Assistance: The Prosecution Decided on a Non-Prosecution Disposition

1. The Story Behind Seeking a Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney

The client who sought out the Uijeongbu criminal attorney was charged with stealing goods from an unmanned convenience store in Uijeongbu, and was in a situation requiring the help of a criminal attorney.

The client confided to the Uijeongbu criminal attorney that, when first committing the theft, they did not have money to pay for the goods.

The client stole the needed goods without paying. Thereafter, having stolen the goods but nothing having happened, they came to steal goods once again.

In the end, the store owner filed a criminal complaint with the police against the client, who had stolen goods on several occasions, and they, although a minor but of an age at which criminal punishment was possible, came to undergo even a prosecutorial investigation.

Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney Emphasizes the Need for Expert Help With Charges Such as Theft at an Unmanned Store

The Uijeongbu criminal attorney explained that taking another person's property is a crime, so not only criminal punishment but also a civil lawsuit could proceed.

The Uijeongbu criminal attorney noted that, in this case, it was a difficult situation because charges such as destruction of property were applied in addition to theft.

The Uijeongbu criminal attorney emphasized that, because there was clear evidence such as relevant CCTV footage on the client's side, the case had to be handled as promptly as possible.

Sentencing for Theft and Destruction of Property Explained by a Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney

The Uijeongbu criminal defense attorney explained that charges such as 🔗larceny and 🔗destruction of property are serious crimes that carry heavy sentences.

Sentencing for Larceny

Criminal Act
Article 329 (Larceny) A person who steals another's property shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 6 years or by a fine not exceeding 10 million won.

Article 331 (Special Theft) ① A person who steals another's property by destroying, at night, a part of a door, wall, or other structure and intruding into a place specified in Article 330 shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 1 year and not more than 10 years.
② A person who steals another's property while carrying a deadly weapon or jointly with two or more persons shall also be punished by the penalty under paragraph (1).

Article 332 (Habitual Offender) A person who habitually commits an offense under Articles 329 through 331-2 shall be subject to an aggravation of up to one half of the penalty prescribed for that offense.

Sentencing for Destruction of Property

Criminal Act
Article 366 (Destruction of Property, etc.) A person who impairs the utility of another's property, document, or special medium record such as an electromagnetic record by destroying or concealing it or by other means shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 3 years or by a fine not exceeding 7 million won.

Article 371 (Attempts) An attempt to commit the offense under Articles 366, 367, and 369 shall be punished.

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2. Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney Arranges Compensation for the Loss and an Amicable Settlement

Through close consultation with the client, Daeryun LLC formed a Uijeongbu criminal attorney team composed of multiple specialists with extensive experience in theft and destruction of property cases.

The Daeryun Uijeongbu criminal attorney team emphasized that the suspect, a minor, was reflecting on his offense and sincerely repenting.

It then requested the greatest possible leniency, citing such factors as the fact that an amicable settlement had been reached with the victim and that the amount had been repaid.

Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney: “The Minor Suspect Was Greatly Shaken After Undergoing Investigation Following the Offense”

The Uijeongbu criminal attorney stated that the suspect, who is a minor, was greatly shocked after undergoing the investigation by the investigative agency and the like following the offense, and that he is deeply reflecting on his offense.

Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney: “The Suspect Vows Never to Commit a Crime Again”

The Uijeongbu criminal attorney argued that the suspect was resolved not to reoffend and would live under the strict guidance of his guardian.

3. Result of the Uijeongbu Criminal Attorney's Assistance: The Prosecution Decided on a Non-Prosecution Disposition

The prosecution accepted the arguments of the Uijeongbu criminal attorney of Daeryun LLC and issued a non-prosecution decision, stating that "the indictment of the suspect is suspended."

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