Chuncheon Sexual Molestation Attorney Assistance | Suspended Sentence for Indecent Act by Compulsion With the Help of a Chuncheon Sexual Molestation Attorney

The client, who requested assistance from a Chuncheon sexual molestation attorney, had been on close terms with the victim couple, frequently visiting back and forth.

On the day of the incident as well, they drank during a housewarming gathering, and the client became intoxicated and committed a mistake that he would not have made under ordinary circumstances.

He approached the victim from behind, placed his hand under her armpit, and touched the victim's chest, thereby forcibly committing an indecent act.

The client, who then faced a complaint from the victim, requested assistance from the sexual molestation attorney at the Chuncheon branch office of Daeryun Law Firm in order to reduce the punishment.

• Punishment for Indecent Act by Compulsion, Quasi-Indecent Act by Compulsion, and Special Indecent Act by Compulsion

Criminal Act, Article 298 (Indecent Act by Compulsion)

A person who commits an indecent act against another by assault or intimidation shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or by a fine not exceeding 15 million won.

Criminal Act, Article 299 (Quasi-Rape, Quasi-Indecent Act by Compulsion)

A person who has sexual intercourse with or commits an indecent act against another by taking advantage of the person's condition of unconsciousness or inability to resist shall be punished in accordance with Articles 297, 297-2, and 298.

Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, Article 5 (Rape, etc. by a Relative)
(1) Where a relative rapes another person by assault or intimidation, the person shall be punished by imprisonment for a definite term of at least seven years.
(2) Where a relative commits a forcible indecent act against another person by assault or intimidation, the person shall be punished by imprisonment for a definite term of at least five years.
(3) Where a relative commits the offense under Article 299 (Quasi-Rape, Quasi-Indecent Act by Compulsion) of the "Criminal Act" against another person, the person shall be punished in accordance with paragraph (1) or (2).
(4) The scope of relatives under paragraphs (1) through (3) shall be blood relatives and relatives by marriage within the fourth degree and relatives living together.
(5) The relatives under paragraphs (1) through (3) shall include relatives by a de facto relationship.

The defendant was so heavily intoxicated that he could not accurately recognize what actions he himself had taken, to the point that he smiled and waved as usual toward the victim, who was avoiding and moving away from him.

It was argued that the offense in this case was not planned but was committed impulsively while he was intoxicated.

The defendant acknowledged his offense and actively cooperated with the investigation.

It was also argued that, since this incident, he has completely stopped drinking and has maintained abstinence, and that he continues to regret and reflect on his conduct.

The defendant conveyed sincere apologies to the victim, who would have been hurt by his actions, dozens of times.

It was also argued that he paid compensation for the harm and reached an amicable settlement with the victim.

The case above involved a client who faced a complaint after forcibly committing an indecent act against a victim who was a relative.

With the assistance of the Chuncheon sexual molestation attorney, the client succeeded in obtaining a reduced sentence in the form of a suspended sentence.

An indecent act by compulsion is a serious offense that may be punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or by a fine not exceeding 15 million won.

For this reason, if you are suspected of an indecent act by compulsion and wish to reduce the punishment, the assistance of an experienced attorney may be needed.

At Daeryun Law Firm, experienced attorneys who are well aware of the flow of investigations and trials guide the client's case in a more favorable direction.

If you are in a situation in which you may be punished for a sexual offense like the case above, you may request assistance from a Chuncheon sexual molestation attorney at Daeryun Law Firm at any time.