Theft Punishment Defense Case | Non-Prosecution for a Client Suspected of Theft

While shopping at a mart near home, the client paid for some of the goods but left the store in possession of the remaining goods without paying for them.

The client thereafter stole goods worth approximately 4 million won on several occasions and was ultimately arrested in the act.

Feeling at a loss as to how to respond to the punishment for theft, the client requested the assistance of a criminal defense attorney to resolve the matter.

The criminal defense attorney first provided detailed guidance so that the client could promptly make restitution to the victim, accurately calculating the amount of the theft and preparing the necessary funds.

The attorney then directed the client to calculate the value of all the stolen goods and to make full restitution of the loss, and guided the client to reach an amicable settlement with the victim and to obtain a written settlement agreement.

The original written settlement agreement, payment receipts, and other related evidence were then systematically organized and submitted, providing assistance so that the client's sincere willingness to settle could be clearly confirmed.

The client was a first-time offender with no prior criminal record before this case.

The criminal defense attorney carefully prepared and submitted objective materials that could establish this, such as a criminal record certificate and a certified copy of the resident registration.

By setting out in detail the client's ordinarily diligent life, social standing, and family relationships, the attorney provided assistance so that the prosecution could fully understand the fact that the client was a first-time offender.

The client acknowledged all of the alleged facts and was deeply remorseful.

Accordingly, the criminal defense attorney directly guided the client in writing a letter of apology so that the client's sincerity could be clearly conveyed, and systematically organized the specific contents of the remorse and a plan to prevent reoffending, appealing for the leniency of a suspension of indictment.

Many people tend to think that the punishment for the crime of larceny / theft is light, but it constitutes a serious crime that is by no means light.

In addition, where theft is committed habitually, the sentence may be aggravated by up to one half of the originally prescribed sentence.

Therefore, if you are facing punishment for theft, it is important to respond promptly from the early stage of the case and to prepare systematic legal measures.

A theft case is an offense for which the sentence may be aggravated, as it may be assessed as habitual theft if it is repeated or becomes habitual, even when it involves the simple taking of goods.

In addition, because an improper response during the police investigation or the settlement process with the victim may unnecessarily increase the punishment, the initial response and strategic assistance are very important.

Daeryun Law Firm has many criminal law specialist attorneys registered with the Korean Bar Association.

It provides systematic assistance throughout the entire process of a criminal case, from organizing the direction of statements to accompanying the client during the police investigation, collecting evidence, and proceeding with a settlement with the victim.

In particular, in order to protect the client's rights and minimize the punishment, it establishes a strategy from the early stage of the case and carefully carries out all necessary legal procedures.

If you are facing the risk of punishment for theft, please promptly entrust your case through a 🔗legal consultation reservation.