CONTENTS
- 1. The Client Who Sought a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney
- 2. Prostitution as Explained by a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney
- - Punishment for Prostitution as Explained by a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney
- - Mitigating Factors for Prostitution With a Minor as Explained by a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney
- 3. The Client's Defense Conducted by a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney
- 4. The Judgment Secured by a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney
- - Why a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney Is Needed
1. The Client Who Sought a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney
The client explained that he had committed the offense of juvenile prostitution.
The client explained that he had come to the firm to defend against the imposition of an actual custodial sentence, and the details of the case were as follows.
The client explained that he would occasionally meet and drink with people living nearby through an application for finding local friends.
On the day of the incident, he had also logged in to the application, where a female student had opened a chat room titled with a request to buy cigarettes on her behalf.
The client lightheartedly offered to buy the cigarettes for her and contacted her.
The female student he met in person was mature in appearance and looked like an adult to anyone, and she was close to the client's ideal type.
Unable to control a momentary impulse, the client asked the female student to have sexual intercourse with him in exchange for buying her cigarettes.
The female student and the client had sexual intercourse, and they met several more times thereafter, with the client buying her cigarettes in return.
When the female student's parents learned of this, they reported the client to the police, and he came to face the risk of punishment.
2. Prostitution as Explained by a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney
The client came to face the risk of punishment in this case on a charge of prostitution with a minor.
Prostitution refers to engaging in a sexual act, and the like, after agreeing to give and receive consideration of a certain value.
A sexual act here refers to sexual intercourse or an imitative sexual act using part of the body, such as the mouth, or an instrument.
Punishment for Prostitution as Explained by a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney
Prostitution involving an adult is punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or a fine not exceeding 3 million won.
However, the act of purchasing sex from a minor, that is, prostitution with a minor, is punishable by imprisonment for not less than one year but not more than 10 years, or a fine of not less than 20 million won but not more than 50 million won.
Because prostitution with a minor carries such a high level of punishment, it is not easy to avoid the imposition of an actual custodial sentence if one is charged.
Mitigating Factors for Prostitution With a Minor as Explained by a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney
The Sentencing Commission sets the sentencing standard for prostitution with a minor at imprisonment for not less than 10 months but not more than 2 years and 6 months as the basic range.
If mitigating factors are present, the standard is set at imprisonment for not less than 6 months but not more than 1 year and 6 months. The mitigating factors for prostitution with a minor are as follows.
Having no prior criminal record
Voluntarily surrendering
Having grounds particularly worthy of consideration regarding the degree of participation in the offense
3. The Client's Defense Conducted by a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney
The Jeju sex crime attorney conducted the defense by citing the Sentencing Commission's mitigating factors for prostitution with a minor.
1. Sincere Attitude of Remorse
The client sincerely showed remorse for his wrongdoing and conveyed his apology to the victim.
The client sought forgiveness through the victim's counsel but did not reach a settlement.
However, he intends to reach a settlement by continuing to show remorse and offer apology going forward.
2. Confession
The client stated all of the facts and confessed during the investigation of this case.
The client actively cooperated with the investigation and is deeply remorseful for his wrongdoing.
3. No Prior Criminal Record
The client has no prior criminal record, and he committed the offense impulsively after meeting the victim to buy cigarettes on her behalf.
Because the client is sincerely remorseful for the facts of this offense, it may be concluded that there is no risk of reoffending.
The Jeju sex crime attorney requested leniency, emphasizing that the client was showing a sincere attitude of remorse, had no prior criminal record, and had actively cooperated with the investigation.
4. The Judgment Secured by a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney
As a result of the Jeju sex crime attorney's defense on behalf of the client, the court handed down a suspended sentence.
The client had been in a situation where the imposition of an actual custodial sentence was unavoidable, having committed the offense of prostitution with a minor.
However, because the defense was based on the firm's extensive case-handling data, the case could be concluded with a suspended sentence.
Why a Jeju Sex Crime Attorney Is Needed
Our sex crime attorneys are attorneys with actual experience in sentencing recommendations and judgments in sex crime cases, and they respond with a well-grounded strategy.
Depending on the matter, a task force of 3 to 20 members is organized to respond from the early stage of the case through sentencing and any subsequent related matters.
In addition, they collaborate with criminal attorneys to assist in defending against criminal punishment, and where necessary, they work with the evidence examination and digital forensics group to gather favorable evidence.
If you are in a situation similar to that of the client in this case, we recommend obtaining an 🔗attorney referral to seek assistance.
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