Punishment for Illegal Filming | Case of Assisting a Client Facing Punishment for Illegal Filming and Securing a Suspended Sentence

Let us look at the punishment for illegal filming.

The formal name of this offense, commonly called illegal filming, is illegal filming using a camera.

Illegal filming using a camera is an offense that is established where a camera, a mobile phone camera, or the like is used to film a subject against the subject's will.

The offense is also established where such filmed material is distributed, displayed, or screened without authorization, and the levels of punishment for the offense are as follows.

In addition, illegal filming punishes attempts as well, so the client was in a situation where it was difficult to avoid punishment.

Even if a person engages in the act of filming but fails to press the button so that nothing is saved, and even if the act is discovered by the victim and ends in an attempt, this is regarded under the illegal filming offense as conduct that has already commenced.

To defend the client against punishment, this firm's attorney established an illegal filming punishment defense strategy focusing on the client's acknowledgment of the offense, the client's sincere reflection, and the client's efforts toward the victim's recovery.

The attorney argued that the client acknowledges all of the criminal facts in this case, is deeply reflecting, and asserts that he will never commit such a crime again.

The attorney also argued that the client deeply blames himself for having committed the offense.

The attorney assisted the client so that his resolve not to reoffend, along with his remorse, self-reproach, and regretful attitude, were set out in detail, having him submit a letter of apology containing sincere reflection.

The attorney helped the client to show a heart of sincere apology and settlement to the victim, and in this process provided assistance so as not to come across as a burden or a threat to the victim.

The victim, who recognized the client's sincere apology and efforts to settle, showed a willingness to forgive and settle with the client, and the attorney obtained the victim's intention to forgive the client and not wish for punishment.

A settlement agreement, a statement of no wish for punishment, and a withdrawal of the criminal complaint, among others, were prepared and submitted.

The attorney closely examined the client's school records, volunteer activity records, and the like, and argued that the client was by nature diligent and good-natured, having long engaged in volunteer activities, and that this offense was nothing more than a somewhat impulsive act.

It was also requested that the client, on the basis of this incident, submit a certificate of completion showing that he had completed sex crime prevention education and lifelong education in order to correct his distorted views on sexuality, that he sincerely reflects on his conduct and seeks to correct it, and that, taking these points into account, the most lenient disposition possible be granted.