CONTENTS
- 1. What Led the Client to Gyodae Law Firm
- - How the Client Came to Visit Gyodae Law Firm
- - Laws Relevant to Illegal Filming Using a Camera as Explained by Gyodae Law Firm
- 2. The Assistance Provided by Gyodae Law Firm
- - Gyodae Law Firm Argues That the Client Acknowledged the Offense and Is Remorseful
- - Gyodae Law Firm Argues That the Client Reached an settlement agreement With the Victim
- - Gyodae Law Firm Argues That the Client Is Making Efforts to Prevent Reoffending
- 3. A Fine Was Imposed With the Assistance of Gyodae Law Firm
- - If You Are Looking for Gyodae Law Firm
1. What Led the Client to Gyodae Law Firm
The client who came to the Gyodae office was discovered while attempting to secretly film under the victim's skirt and faced a charge of 🔗illegal filming using a camera, and in order to avoid an actual custodial sentence, the client requested the assistance of a Gyodae attorney.
How the Client Came to Visit Gyodae Law Firm
The client who came to the Gyodae office of the law firm had engaged in illegal filming of the victim in the parking lot of a large supermarket.
Taking advantage of a moment when no one was present in the supermarket parking lot, the client held a mobile phone up to the lower part of the victim's skirt and filmed.
Because the victim was wearing a long skirt, the client filmed only the victim's calves and was charged with attempted illegal filming using a camera, after which the client requested the assistance of an attorney at the Gyodae office.
Laws Relevant to Illegal Filming Using a Camera as Explained by Gyodae Law Firm
The Gyodae attorney emphasized that the crime of illegal filming using a camera is established when the filming is carried out unlawfully against the will of the person being filmed.
The attorney also explained the applicable punishment.
※ Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes Article 14 (Filming Using a Camera, etc.)
(1) A person who, using a camera or other device with a similar function, films another person's body that may cause sexual desire or shame, against the will of the person being filmed, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 7 years or by a fine not exceeding 50 million won.
(2) A filmed image or reproduction under paragraph (1)
(the same shall apply hereinafter in this Article) that is distributed, sold, leased, provided, or publicly displayed or screened (hereinafter referred to as “distribution, etc.”), or where the filming under paragraph (1) was not against the will of the person being filmed at the time of filming (including a case of filming one's own body) but the filmed image or reproduction is subsequently distributed, etc. against the will of the person being filmed, the person who does so shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 7 years or by a fine not exceeding 50 million won.
2. The Assistance Provided by Gyodae Law Firm
After conducting a thorough consultation with the client at the Gyodae office, the Gyodae attorney established a strategy for responding to the matter.
Gyodae Law Firm Argues That the Client Acknowledged the Offense and Is Remorseful
The Gyodae office client acknowledged the offense in this case and is sincerely remorseful for it.
The client expressed feelings of guilt and regret toward the victim and pledged to live honestly.
Gyodae Law Firm Argues That the Client Reached an settlement agreement With the Victim
The Gyodae office client conveyed a sincere apology to the victim through counsel.
The victim accepted the apology and prepared a settlement agreement requesting that the complaint against the client be withdrawn.
Gyodae Law Firm Argues That the Client Is Making Efforts to Prevent Reoffending
The Gyodae office client resolved never to reoffend.
The client did not stop there but personally attended sex offense prevention education and is making efforts to prevent reoffending.
3. A Fine Was Imposed With the Assistance of Gyodae Law Firm
Through the active assistance of the Gyodae attorney, the client who visited the Gyodae office was able to avoid an actual custodial sentence on the charge of illegal filming using a camera and instead received a fine.
The client once again expressed thanks to the Gyodae attorney.
If You Are Looking for Gyodae Law Firm
The client who requested assistance from the Gyodae office faced a charge of attempted illegal filming using a camera and visited Daeryun LLC in order to avoid an actual custodial sentence.
Through the assistance of a Gyodae attorney at Daeryun LLC, the client was able to avoid an actual custodial sentence and instead received a fine.
The crime of illegal filming using a camera may be punished as a completed offense even if the filmed image is not saved, and the scope of conduct recognized as falling within the charge is relatively broad, so responding together with a specialist attorney from the early stage is a prudent approach.
At Daeryun LLC, in situations such as the one described above, we provide 🔗consultation and prompt response for clients throughout the country, 365 days a year and around the clock.
If you face a charge of illegal filming using a camera and require assistance, please feel free to reach out to the Gyodae office at any time.
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