CONTENTS
- 1. How the Client Came to a Gwangju Sexual Molestation Attorney
- - How Did the Client Come to Face Sexual Molestation Charges?
- 2. Indecent Act by Compulsion Explained by a Gwangju Sexual Molestation Attorney
- - Levels of Punishment for an Indecent Act by Compulsion
- 3. Three Forms of Assistance Provided by a Gwangju Sexual Molestation Attorney
- - Sexual Molestation Attorney's Argument 1. Consistent Statements
- - Sexual Molestation Attorney's Argument 2. Securing Evidence
- - Sexual Molestation Attorney's Argument 3. Witness Statements
- 4. The Gwangju Sexual Molestation Attorney's Result: a "Suspended Sentence"
- - If You Are Involved in a Case of an Indecent Act by Compulsion
1. How the Client Came to a Gwangju Sexual Molestation Attorney
The client of the Gwangju sexual molestation attorney faced the risk of punishment for a charge of sexual molestation and, seeking to defend against it, came to a sexual molestation attorney at the Gwangju branch office with extensive experience in sexual molestation cases.
How Did the Client Come to Face Sexual Molestation Charges?
This is the account of a client who sought legal assistance.
On the day of the incident, the client was having a meal with acquaintances at a restaurant.
As the client tried to express thanks to a member of the serving staff, the client's hand came into contact with the staff member's body.
The restaurant staff member reported to the police that the client had committed an indecent act by compulsion, and the client came to face a charge of an indecent act by compulsion.
The client maintained that the accusation was unfair and requested legal assistance.
2. Indecent Act by Compulsion Explained by a Gwangju Sexual Molestation Attorney
The client was at risk of being punished for an indecent act by compulsion arising from minor physical contact.
An indecent act by compulsion is an offense committed when a person commits an indecent act against another's will through unlawful means such as assault or intimidation.
Even if no actual assault or intimidation takes place, the offense of an indecent act by compulsion may be committed if the other person felt sexual humiliation, so particular care is required.
The level of punishment for such an indecent act by compulsion may become heavier depending on the victim, so anyone facing a charge of an indecent act by compulsion should consult an attorney for assistance.
The punishment for an indecent act by compulsion varies by type, and the specific levels of punishment are as follows.
Levels of Punishment for an Indecent Act by Compulsion
▶ Levels of Punishment for an Indecent Act by Compulsion
| Indecent act by compulsion | Imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to 15 million won |
| Quasi-indecent act by compulsion | Imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to 15 million won |
| Special indecent act by compulsion | Imprisonment for a definite term of at least 5 years |
| Indecent act by compulsion by a relative | Imprisonment for a definite term of at least 5 years |
| Indecent act by compulsion against a minor under 13 | Imprisonment for a definite term of up to 5 years |
| Indecent act by compulsion against a person with a disability | Imprisonment for a definite term of at least 3 years or a fine of at least 30 million won and up to 50 million won |
In addition, upon a guilty verdict, security measures such as disclosure of personal information, employment restrictions, and the attachment of an electronic device may be imposed, so it is recommended to obtain the assistance of a sexual molestation attorney.
3. Three Forms of Assistance Provided by a Gwangju Sexual Molestation Attorney
After reviewing the facts of the case, the attorney formed a dedicated task force and developed a strategy to defend the client against a custodial sentence.
To prevent an unjust punishment from being imposed on the client, the attorney presented the following arguments.
Sexual Molestation Attorney's Argument 1. Consistent Statements
Although the client had not intended it, the client sincerely expressed remorse that the act had made the victim feel uncomfortable.
In the subsequent police investigation, the client also stated that the gesture had been intended only as an expression of thanks and that there had been no intent to commit an indecent act.
On this basis, the attorney emphasized that the client's statements had been consistent from the police investigation through the trial.
Sexual Molestation Attorney's Argument 2. Securing Evidence
The place where the indecent act by compulsion was alleged to have occurred was a restaurant.
The attorney obtained and analyzed the restaurant's CCTV footage at the time and secured the evidence needed for the client.
The attorney emphasized that, although there had been physical contact between the client and the victim, it had lasted only a brief moment and was inconsistent with the victim's statement.
Sexual Molestation Attorney's Argument 3. Witness Statements
At the time of the incident, the client was having a meal with acquaintances.
The client's acquaintances, who had witnessed the incident, appeared as witnesses and stated honestly that there had been no intent to commit an indecent act whatsoever.
Through the witness statements, the attorney emphasized that the client had never committed an indecent act against the victim and that the contact had not been intentional either.
4. The Gwangju Sexual Molestation Attorney's Result: a "Suspended Sentence"
With the assistance of the Gwangju sexual molestation attorney, the court issued a judgment stating, “The defendant is sentenced to six months of imprisonment. However, the execution of the above sentence is suspended for two years from the date this judgment becomes final.”
The client, who had gone through a difficult time over the unfair accusation, expressed deep gratitude to the attorney.
The client also explained that the client had not realized an unconscious touch could lead to a charge of an indecent act, and resolved not to make physical contact with others in the future.
If You Are Involved in a Case of an Indecent Act by Compulsion
This is a case in which, with the assistance of a Gwangju sexual molestation attorney, the matter was concluded with a suspended sentence.
However, such an indecent act by compulsion is an offense that may be committed even where the victim merely felt uncomfortable.
If you are involved in a case of an indecent act by compulsion, resolving it with the assistance of an attorney can be more helpful than handling it on your own.
Daeryun Law Firm responds to cases by promptly collecting and analyzing evidence and by developing a strategy tailored to each client.
If you are in a situation similar to the case above, you may seek the assistance of a Gwangju sexual molestation attorney.
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