Gwangju Law Office Assistance Case | Gwangju Law Office Successfully Defends Client Charged with Special (Aggravated) Intimidation, Securing a Fine

The Gwangju law office heard this account directly through a consultation with the client.

The client had been the subject of a criminal complaint on the charge of committing special (aggravated) intimidation against his daughter and son-in-law.

When the client's daughter said something to the effect of wanting to divorce, the client became angry with his daughter and son-in-law, picked up a kitchen knife, and frightened and threatened the two of them.

As a result, he became the subject of a criminal complaint on the charge of threatening the victims while carrying a dangerous object, and, in order to avoid a custodial sentence in the special (aggravated) intimidation case, he sought assistance from the Gwangju law office.

■ Statutes related to special (aggravated) intimidation explained by the Gwangju law office

The Gwangju attorney explained 🔗the crime of intimidation.

Because the victims were threatened while a dangerous object was being carried, the attorney explained that the crime of special (aggravated) intimidation, rather than simple intimidation, could be established.

Criminal Act, Article 283

A person who intimidates another commits the crime of simple intimidation and is punished by imprisonment for not more than three years, a fine not exceeding 5 million won, detention, or a minor fine.

Criminal Act, Article 284

A person who commits the crime of intimidation by displaying the collective power of a group or multitude, or by carrying a dangerous object, commits the crime of special (aggravated) intimidation and is punished by imprisonment for not more than seven years or a fine not exceeding 10 million won.

Criminal Act, Article 285

In consideration of the distinctive nature of the crime of intimidation, the Criminal Act aggravates the punishment for a habitual offender by up to one half of the punishment prescribed for that crime.

The client keenly realizes that his conduct caused harm to his daughter and son-in-law and is deeply reflecting on this.

The Gwangju law office emphasized that the client has resolved never to commit the same wrong again.

The victim has indicated an intention to appear as a witness at the client's trial and to give a statement regarding the motive for the offense and circumstances to be considered.

The Gwangju law office argued that the victims do not wish for the client to be punished.

Prompted by this case, the client recognized the problems posed by his domestic violence and prior record and received medication and counseling treatment.

The Gwangju law office emphasized that the client made a pledge before the victim and is making efforts on his own to prevent reoffending.

The client who visited the Gwangju law office had been the subject of a criminal complaint for special (aggravated) intimidation.

With the assistance of a Gwangju attorney, the client was able to avoid a custodial sentence and receive a fine in the special (aggravated) intimidation case.

At Daeryun LLC, a Gwangju attorney with extensive knowledge in criminal litigation forms a working team to assist clients.

If you face a situation similar to the one above, please feel free to visit Daeryun LLC's 🔗Gwangju law office and request assistance at any time.