Suncheon Law Office Assistance | Defamation Client Who Received a Legal Consultation Obtains a Non-Referral Decision

This is the account of the client who received a consultation at the Suncheon Law Office.

The client was working as a teaching assistant at Academy A, located in Suncheon.

One day, the client came across a video on YouTube that disclosed the personal information of the perpetrators of a criminal case.

The client then learned that one of the perpetrators had the same name as the director of the academy the client attended.

In their surprise, the client merely forwarded the YouTube link to a group chat on KakaoTalk and mentioned that the names were the same, with no intention of damaging the complainant's reputation.

However, one of the friends in the group chat passed this on to the complainant, and the client was charged with defamation.

🔗If you would like to learn more about defamation and the spreading of false information

For a charge of defamation to be established, the following three elements must be satisfied.

Article 307 (Defamation)

(1) A person who damages the reputation of another by publicly alleging facts shall be punished by imprisonment with or without labor for not more than two years or by a fine not exceeding five million won.

(2) A person who damages the reputation of another by publicly alleging false facts shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than five years, suspension of qualifications for not more than ten years, or a fine not exceeding ten million won.

The client learned that the perpetrator in a recent criminal case had the same name as the director of the academy the client attended.

The attorney emphasized that, in their surprise, the client shared the YouTube link in a group chat with friends and simply mentioned that the names were the same, with no intention whatsoever of damaging the complainant's reputation.

While watching the YouTube video, the client, in their surprise, shared the link in a group chat.

The attorney emphasized that the client deeply showed remorse for this conduct, recognizing that it had been a somewhat immature and careless judgment.

In the case above, the client, who had been charged with defamation, received assistance through a legal consultation with a Suncheon attorney and obtained a non-referral decision, successfully defending against punishment.

If you become involved in a charge of defamation, you may face not only the criminal case but also potential liability for a civil claim for damages from the victim, so consulting an attorney can be helpful.

Daeryun Law Firm has 🔗case studies handled by attorneys experienced in this area, who prepare a response suited to the situation through thorough legal consultations with clients.

If you need a legal consultation regarding defamation in a situation like the case above, please feel free to come to the Suncheon Law Office at any time to entrust your case.