[Goyang Attorney Successful Sentence Reduction] A Reduction to a Suspended Sentence Achieved with the Assistance of a Goyang Attorney

The client who came to the Goyang attorney had met the victim at a bar.

The victim, trusting the client's statement that he would never lay a hand on her, went with him to the victim's home.

Once inside the victim's home, the client ignored the victim's refusal of sexual relations and proceeded to commit rape.

Although the seriousness of the offense placed the client at risk of serious punishment, with the professional help of the Goyang attorney the sentence was reduced to a suspended sentence.

■ Punishment for Rape, Quasi-Rape, and Special Rape

■ Criminal Act Article 297 (Rape)

A person who rapes another by means of violence or intimidation shall be punished by imprisonment for a definite term of not less than 3 years.

■ 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 that 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 4 (Special Rape, Etc.)

(1) A person who commits the offense under Article 297 (Rape) of the “Criminal Act” while carrying a deadly weapon or other dangerous object, or jointly with two or more persons, shall be punished by life imprisonment or imprisonment for not less than 7 years.

(3) A person who commits the offense under Article 299 (Quasi-Rape, Quasi-Indecent Act by Compulsion) of the “Criminal Act” by the method under paragraph (1) shall be punished in accordance with paragraph (1) or (2).

■ The Goyang attorney emphasized that the client was deeply reflecting on his offense while in prison and was making his own efforts toward the victim's recovery, including reaching a settlement with the victim.

■ The Goyang attorney emphasized that the client had cooperated faithfully with the investigative process, including confessing to all of his offenses.

■ The Goyang attorney emphasized that the client was a first-time offender with no prior criminal record.

The court rendered the following judgment: ‘The judgment of the court below is reversed. The defendant shall be sentenced to imprisonment for 2 years. The execution of the above sentence, however, shall be suspended for 3 years from the date this judgment becomes final.’

The court accepted the Goyang attorney's submissions.

With the assistance of the Goyang attorney, the client obtained a reduction to a suspended sentence.

Because the crime of rape can carry heavier punishment than other general sex offenses, it may be advisable to obtain the help of an experienced attorney at an early stage of the case.

The Goyang attorneys at Daeryun Law Firm have handled numerous rape cases and provide professional solutions.

If you are involved in a rape case as in this matter and have concerns, you are welcome to contact the Goyang attorneys at Daeryun Law Firm.