Wonju Law Office Assistance | A Minor Fine for a Client Charged with Infliction of Bodily Injury Through the Help of the Wonju Law Office

The following is the account of the client who visited a Wonju law office.

While working as an employee at a welfare facility, the client became involved in a dispute with the employer concerning wages.

The verbal altercation escalated into a physical one, and the client and the employer assaulted each other.

The client was charged with pushing the employer, climbing on top of the employer, and beating the employer, thereby inflicting an injury requiring two weeks of treatment.

To defend against the punishment, the client requested the assistance of a Wonju attorney at the 🔗Wonju law office.

The Wonju attorney at the Wonju law office explained the difference between infliction of bodily injury and assault and the relevant statutes.

The crime of infliction of bodily injury

refers to a criminal act of inflicting assault or the like upon the body of another and thereby causing a disorder in the physiological function of a person.

This differs from the crime of assault, which is established when a person intentionally exercises physical force against another and thereby causes harm.

🔗The crime of infliction of bodily injury is punishable even if it is only attempted, and even if the victim does not wish for the perpetrator to be punished, punishment may still be imposed on the perpetrator.

※ Criminal Act, Article 257 (Infliction of Bodily Injury, Infliction of Bodily Injury on a Lineal Ascendant)

(1) A person who inflicts bodily injury upon the body of another shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than seven years, suspension of qualifications for not more than ten years, or a fine not exceeding ten million won.

The Wonju law office focused on the statements of witnesses present at the scene of the incident.

According to the witness statements, the firm argued that there was no indication that the client had pushed the victim down, mounted them, and beaten them.

During the altercation with the client, the victim grabbed the client by the hair and pulled them to the ground.

The Wonju law office argued that the client had also sustained injuries to the neck and wrist.

The Wonju law office argued that the statements of the reference witnesses regarding the scene of the incident were inconsistent and did not align with the victim's account.

The firm emphasized that the victim had made statements inconsistent with the circumstances of the injury, and that the only evidence of the injury consisted of a medical certificate and testimony.

The client who visited the Wonju law office had been subject to a criminal complaint after inflicting bodily injury on the victim, who was a business owner.

The client therefore came to the law office and requested the Wonju attorney's assistance.

With the Wonju attorney's assistance, the client was able to avoid an actual custodial sentence for the offense of infliction of bodily injury and received only a minor fine.

In the case of infliction of bodily injury, unlike assault, the offense is not a crime not punishable against the victim's will. As a result, the offender may be punished even if the victim does not wish for punishment.

For this reason, when a dispute arises, it is advisable to consult an experienced attorney promptly.

Daeryun Law Firm maintains offices in regions throughout the country, and its experienced attorneys develop tailored solutions for each client through in-person meetings and real-time video conferences.

If you have become involved in a matter concerning infliction of bodily injury, you are welcome to visit the Wonju law office of Daeryun Law Firm in person or to reach us through the 🔗online consultation form.