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Gwangju Criminal Attorney Assistance | Client Who Inflicted Injuries Requiring Four Weeks of Treatment Defended With a Suspended Sentence
The client came to a Gwangju criminal attorney because he had inflicted injuries requiring four weeks of treatment on the victim and wished to request the help of an attorney, so he came to a Gwangju office criminal attorney.
1. The Client Who Sought a Gwangju Criminal Attorney

The client who sought a Gwangju criminal attorney had inflicted injuries requiring four weeks of treatment on the victim, his girlfriend.
The client requested the help of a Gwangju criminal attorney to resolve the case with the assistance of an attorney.
How the Client Came to Seek a Gwangju Criminal Attorney
The client in this case was given notice of a breakup by his girlfriend on the grounds of personality differences.
The client continued to try to persuade her to change her mind, but when things did not go as he wished, he gradually grew angry.
His persuasion of the victim became increasingly sharp and escalated into an argument.
Unable to control his anger, the client kicked the victim's abdomen and waist and pushed her body with his hands, inflicting injuries requiring four weeks of treatment.
The client was in a very unfavorable position because he had a record of prior punishment for the same type of offenses, such as assault and infliction of bodily injury.
Seeking to avoid an actual custodial sentence at the very least, he requested assistance from a Gwangju criminal attorney.
2. The Laws Relevant to the Case as Explained by the Gwangju Criminal Attorney
Article 257 of the Criminal Act (Bodily Injury, Bodily Injury to Lineal Ascendant)
(1) A person who inflicts bodily injury upon another shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than seven years, suspension of qualifications for not more than 10 years, or a fine not exceeding 10 million won.
(2) A person who commits the offense under paragraph (1) against his or her own or his or her spouse's lineal ascendant shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine not exceeding 15 million won.
(3) An attempt to commit the offenses under the preceding two paragraphs shall be punished.
Article 261 of the Criminal Act (Special Assault)
A person who commits the offense under Article 260(1) or (2) by displaying the collective force of a group or multitude or by carrying a dangerous object shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than five years or a fine not exceeding 10 million won.
Article 262 of the Criminal Act (Assault Resulting in Death or Injury)
If a person commits the offense under Article 260 or 261 and causes death or bodily injury to another, the provisions of Articles 257 through 259 shall apply.
# Difference Between Assault and Infliction of Bodily Injury
3. The Gwangju Criminal Attorney's Assistance
The Gwangju criminal attorney devised a careful strategy to avoid an actual custodial sentence in the client's case and to reduce the sentence as much as possible.
The Gwangju criminal attorney made the following arguments.
The Gwangju Criminal Attorney Argues That the Client Shows Deep Remorse
The Gwangju criminal attorney argued that, after learning that he had caused the victim great suffering, the client felt deep guilt, was bitterly remorseful, and wrote a letter of apology.
Gwangju Criminal Attorney Argues That the Client Poses No Risk of Reoffending
The Gwangju criminal attorney argued that, in order to never repeat the same wrongdoing, the client was making personal efforts toward fundamentally preventing any reoffending by receiving professional assistance to assess and treat his psychological condition, working on his own to fundamentally prevent reoffending.
Gwangju Criminal Attorney Argues That the Client's Family Is Submitting Petitions
The Gwangju criminal attorney argued that the client's family and acquaintances earnestly hoped that the client, who was showing remorse for his wrongdoing, would be given an opportunity to live diligently in society once again.
4. The Court's Decision on the Gwangju Criminal Attorney's Argument
The court accepted the Gwangju criminal attorney's argument and imposed a 'suspended sentence'.
If You Need the Help of a Gwangju Criminal Attorney
This case was one in which a client in a disadvantageous position, having a record of prior punishment for similar offenses such as assault and infliction of bodily injury, received the assistance of a Gwangju criminal attorney and was given a 'suspended sentence'.
If you need the help of an attorney as in this case, please reach out to Daeryun Law Firm, where consultation and emergency response are available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
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