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Changwon Attorney Office Defense Case | Suspension of Indictment for a High School Student in an Unlawful Use of an Automobile Case

The client who sought the Changwon attorney office was a high school student who, facing a criminal complaint on a charge of unlawful use of an automobile, came to the Changwon attorney for legal help.

1. The Client Who Visited the Changwon Attorney Office

The client office used a vehicle unlawfully without the victim's consent and, facing punishment, requested a consultation with the Changwon attorney.

How the Client Came to Visit the Changwon Attorney Office

This is the account of the client who held a consultation with the Changwon attorney.

On the day of the incident, the client headed to a PC room with classmates after finishing class.

At that time, the client found a car with no license plate in front of the PC room and decided to drive it with the friends.

The client's friend found the car key in the console box and drove the vehicle, and the client got into that vehicle.

In the end, the client and the friends used the automobile temporarily without the victim's consent.

The victim, who learned of this, reported the client on a charge of unlawful use of an automobile, and while facing a police investigation the client sought the help of a 🔗Changwon attorney.

The Statutes Related to the Case, Explained by the Changwon Attorney Office

The crime of unlawful use of an automobile is a legal provision that punishes the act of using another person's automobile, vessel, aircraft, or motorized bicycle without the other person's consent.

Specifically, unlawfully using an automobile refers to a case where a person drives or rides in a vehicle without the permission of the owner (the rightful party).

For example, as in the client's case, this applies to driving a car by stealing the car key or using a vehicle without authorization.

■Criminal Act Article 331-2 (Unlawful Use of an Automobile, etc.) A person who temporarily uses another person's automobile, vessel, aircraft, or motorized bicycle without the consent of the rightful party shall be subject to imprisonment for not more than 3 years, a fine not exceeding 5 million won, detention, or a minor fine.

■Article 332 (Habitual Offender) A person who habitually commits a crime under Articles 329 through 331-2 shall be subject to an aggravation of up to one-half of the penalty prescribed for the relevant crime.

■Article 342 (Attempts) An attempt to commit a crime under Articles 329 through 341 shall be punished.

2. The Changwon Attorney Office's Assistance

At the Changwon attorney office, the attorney thoroughly analyzed the specific facts through a detailed consultation with the client.

The attorney then gathered sentencing factors that could be applied favorably to the client and argued as follows.

The Changwon Attorney Office's Argument 1 | Cooperation With the Investigation

The client submitted a written confession immediately after the offense in this case and thereafter actively cooperated with the entire investigation.

The attorney also emphasized that the client's parents, considering the seriousness of the matter, helped the client give a statement about this case so that it could be resolved promptly.

The Changwon Attorney Office's Argument 2 | An Amicable Settlement

The client and the client's parents met the victim, conveyed a sincere apology, and reached an amicable settlement.

The attorney emphasized that the victim, in turn, expressed an intention not to seek punishment of the client.

3. As a Result of the Changwon Attorney Office's Assistance, a “Suspension of Indictment”

The prosecution accepted the Changwon attorney office's argument and issued a decision of suspension of indictment conditioned on completion of an educational program.

Case Review by a Changwon Attorney's Office

In this case, a high school student who had been reported on suspicion of the unlawful use of an automobile successfully avoided punishment, receiving a suspension of indictment with the assistance of the attorney's office.

If a high school student becomes involved in a criminal case, the assistance of an attorney is important, because the consequences may include not only criminal punishment but also a record in the school record and disadvantages in further education and employment.

Daeryun Law Firm forms a dedicated task force of attorneys suited to the nature of each case, analyzes the matter thoroughly, and presents an efficient legal strategy.

If you are facing difficulties in a situation such as the above, please feel free to entrust your case through a 🔗legal consultation booking.

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