Assistance From the Uijeongbu Law Office | With the Assistance of the Uijeongbu Law Office, a Minor Fine for Special Assault and Related Offenses

This is the story of a client who came to the Uijeongbu attorney's office.

The client and the victim were husband and wife and were in the midst of divorce litigation.

The victim and the client frequently quarreled even in ordinary times.

On the day of the incident, while talking with the victim, the client became angry and threw a folding table, committing assault, and also destroyed property such as audio equipment that the two jointly owned.

Having been charged as a result, the client requested assistance from the Uijeongbu attorney's office to defend against punishment.

The Uijeongbu attorney's office explained 🔗Assault, special (aggravated) assault, and the crime of destruction of property.

■ Article 260 (Assault, Assault against a Lineal Ascendant)

(1) A person who commits assault against another's body shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 2 years, a fine not exceeding 5,000,000 won, detention, or a minor fine.

(2) A person who commits the offense under paragraph (1) against his or her own or a spouse's lineal ascendant shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine not exceeding 7,000,000 won.

■ Article 261 (Special Assault)

A person who commits the offense under Article 260 (1) or (2) by displaying the collective power of a group or a crowd or by carrying a dangerous object shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine not exceeding 10,000,000 won.

■ Article 366 (Destruction of Property, etc.)

A person who damages or conceals another's property, document, or special media record such as an electronic record, or otherwise impairs its utility, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 3 years or a fine not exceeding 7,000,000 won.

■ Article 371 (Attempts)

Attempts of the offenses under Articles 366, 367, and 369 shall be punished.

The Uijeongbu attorney's office argued that the client had no intention whatsoever of destroying property or committing assault.

It emphasized that the object had been pushed and fell in the course of the dispute, and that this was an accidental incident that occurred during a mutual altercation.

The client apologized to the victim with a sense of remorse.

The Uijeongbu law office argued that the victim had forgiven the client and expressed the intention not to seek punishment.

The Uijeongbu attorney's office argued that the client acknowledged his wrongdoing and showed a reflective attitude.

The client resolved that, taking this case as a turning point, he would never reoffend.

The client who visited the Uijeongbu attorney's office had been charged with special assault, assault, and destruction of property, and requested assistance from the Uijeongbu attorney.

With the assistance of the Uijeongbu attorney, the client was able to avoid an actual custodial sentence and received a minor fine.

Because the crime of assault is a crime not punishable against the victim's will, reaching a settlement may result in resolution without punishment, and even where special assault applies, a settlement with the victim is helpful as a sentencing consideration.

At Daeryun Law Firm, attorneys provide assistance at each stage of the proceedings.

If you are in a situation like the client's, you may seek a 🔗legal consultation at the Daeryun Uijeongbu attorney's office.