[Minor Sex Offense Sentence Reduction Case] Involvement in a Minor Sex Offense, Successful Sentence Reduction With Daeryun's Help

The client who came to us regarding a minor sex offense approached the victim, who was alone in a park, and committed the offense of repeatedly soliciting the sale of sex even though he knew that the victim was a minor.

After later being contacted by the police, the client, fearful that he might face serious punishment, visited Daeryun Law Firm to seek the help of an attorney.

■ Punishment of Persons Who Purchase the Sex of Children and Youth

■ Act on the Protection of Children and Youth against Sexual Abuse, Article 13 (Purchasing the Sex of Children and Youth, etc.)

① A person who purchases the sex of a child or youth shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 1 year and not more than 10 years, or by a fine of not less than 20 million won and not more than 50 million won.

② A person who lures a child or youth, or solicits a child or youth to sell sex, in order to purchase the sex of the child or youth shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 3 years or by a fine of not more than 30 million won.

③ Where the crime under paragraph (1) or (2) is committed against a child or youth under 16 years of age, or against a child or youth with a disability, the punishment shall be aggravated by up to one half of the punishment prescribed for that crime.

■ We emphasized that the client was sincerely remorseful toward the victim, who would have been hurt by his minor sex offense, as shown by his shedding tears during the police investigation and repeatedly expressing his sorrow toward the victim.

■ We emphasized that, aside from this minor sex offense, the client had no other criminal record at all and had lived as a diligent member of society.

■ We emphasized that the client had committed the minor sex offense impulsively while intoxicated, and that there was no risk of reoffending.

The court accepted Daeryun Law Firm's arguments and ruled, 'The defendant is sentenced to a fine of 7 million won. The defendant is ordered to complete 40 hours of a sexual violence treatment program.'

Through Daeryun Law Firm's professional assistance, the client was able to be sentenced to a fine.

Because a minor sex offense may carry a heavier recommended sentence than an ordinary sex offense, receiving the assistance of an experienced attorney can be advantageous.

For matters involving minor sex offenses, you may entrust your case to Daeryun Law Firm, which has varied experience and know-how.