Suwon Criminal Attorney's Assistance | Non-Prosecution of a Client Involved in a Theft Criminal Case

2025.03.20박동일

The client came to the Suwon criminal attorney, having become involved in a criminal case related to larceny, and urgently sought the assistance of the criminal attorney at the Suwon office.

1. How the Client Came to Seek Out the Suwon Criminal Attorney

The client requested the assistance of the Suwon criminal attorney in a situation where the client had been reported on suspicion of taking goods from a store without payment.

The Client Who Requested the Suwon Criminal Attorney's Assistance

This is the situation of the client who requested the Suwon criminal attorney's assistance.

The client stole goods at store A, located in Suwon, taking advantage of a moment when the staff's watch was lax.

On five further occasions thereafter, the client put goods into a bag without paying and was caught by a staff member.

In response, store A filed a criminal complaint against the client for larceny, and the client confessed to all of the offenses.

Fearing that an actual custodial sentence might be imposed, the client requested a legal consultation with the criminal attorney at the Suwon office.

2. The Statutes Related to the Case, as Explained by the Suwon Criminal Attorney

As in the case above, if you put your hands on another person's property, even a small amount, 🔗larceny is committed, so you must be careful.

If the charge is established, a punishment of imprisonment for not more than six years or a fine of not more than 10 million won is imposed, so you should receive the assistance of an attorney.

In addition, because this is an offense for which clear evidence often remains through CCTV, rather than denying the charge, acknowledging it, showing remorse for it, cooperating sincerely with the investigation, and reaching a settlement with the victim is a recommended way to respond.

■ Article 329 (Larceny)

A person who steals another's property shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than six years or a fine of not more than 10 million won.

■ Article 331 (Special Larceny)

(1) A person who steals another's property by damaging part of a door, wall, or other structure at night and intruding into a place under Article 330 shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year and not more than ten years.

(2) A person who steals another's property while carrying a deadly weapon or acting jointly with two or more persons shall also be punished by the sentence under paragraph (1).

The Most Common Question Asked of the Suwon Criminal Attorney

Q. Even if a settlement is reached, is a person criminally punished for larceny?

A. In the case of larceny, because it is not a crime not punishable against the victim's will, a person may be criminally punished regardless of whether a settlement is reached with the victim.

3. The Suwon Criminal Attorney's Assistance

Considering the client's situation, the Suwon criminal attorney formed a task force with attorneys experienced in handling numerous criminal cases.

The attorney then closely reviewed the client's case and collected sentencing factors that could work favorably in order to make the pleading.

The Suwon Criminal Attorney's Argument 1 | First-Time Offender

The client is a first-time offender with no record of any criminal punishment and is showing sincere remorse.

The attorney also emphasized that the client is firmly resolved never to commit such a wrong again.

The Suwon Criminal Attorney's Argument 2 | The Amount of Damage Is Small

The Suwon criminal attorney emphasized that the stolen items in this case were mostly office supplies and that the amount of damage was relatively small.

The Suwon Criminal Attorney's Argument 3 | An Amicable Settlement

The attorney emphasized that, with the help of the Suwon criminal attorney, the client contacted the victim company and compensated for all of the stolen losses.

4. The Result of the Suwon Criminal Attorney's Assistance: “Non-Prosecution”

The prosecution, accepting the Suwon criminal attorney's argument, issued a decision of non-prosecution.

Satisfied with the result, the client came to the Suwon office to express thanks.

The Suwon Criminal Attorney's Case Review

The case above is an example in which a client involved in a criminal case for larceny received a decision of non-prosecution with the help of the Suwon criminal attorney.

If you have become involved in a criminal case such as larceny in this way, it is recommended to receive the help of an attorney, taking into account the amount of damage and the characteristics of the case.

🔗Get a referral and consult with an attorney

In such situations, Daeryun Law Firm closely analyzes the entire course of the case and builds a strategy so that the client can minimize punishment.

If you are facing difficulties in a situation similar to the case above, we recommend entrusting your case to the Suwon criminal attorney.

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