Gwangju Indecent Act by Compulsion Attorney Assistance Case | Client Receives a Minor Fine in an Indecent Act by Compulsion Case

The client posted a notice on a part-time job site seeking a part-time worker to promote a blog, and he met the victim, who applied as a part-time worker.

The client called the victim to his residence and explained how to promote the blog.

While explaining this, he said he would give her a massage and rubbed the victim's arms and legs.

The victim refused, saying, "Please do not touch areas such as my buttocks."

Even though she expressed this refusal, the client rubbed inner areas such as her thighs and her buttocks, thus committing an indecent act against the victim.

Ultimately, the client, who was sued for an indecent act by compulsion, requested assistance from the attorney in order to avoid a custodial sentence.

If the crime of indecent act by compulsion is established, it is punished under the Criminal Act, and the level of punishment is as follows.

▶ Article 298 of the Criminal Act (Indecent Act by Compulsion)
A person who commits an indecent act against another by violence or intimidation may be punished by imprisonment for not more than ten years or by a fine not exceeding 15 million won.

▶ Article 299 of the Criminal Act (Quasi-Rape, Quasi-Indecent Act by Compulsion)
A person who, by taking advantage of another's condition of unconsciousness or inability to resist, has sexual intercourse with or commits an indecent act against that person is governed by the provisions of Articles 297, 297-2, and 298.

▶ Article 297 of the Criminal Act

The client fully admits his offense and is deeply remorseful.

The attorney emphasized that, in order never to commit the same offense again, the client is completing education related to sexual offenses and making efforts to prevent reoffending, and that he is showing regret and remorse for having caused the victim irreparable harm.

Before the incident, the client had worked hard to support his family's livelihood.

The attorney also emphasized that the client engaged in community service and social contribution activities and had endeavored to contribute to society, and that he was a diligent member of society.

The client conveyed a sincere apology to the victim along with a sum of money for the recovery of the harm.

The attorney emphasized that, in response, the victim forgave the client and, expressing the intention not to seek punishment, prepared a statement declaring that she did not wish him to be punished.

The client who requested assistance was able to conclude the case with a fine on the indecent act by compulsion charge.

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