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Gwangju Criminal Attorney Assistance Case | Gwangju Attorney, a Fine for Assault Resulting in Injury
When the client faced a charge of assault resulting in injury, the client sought out a Gwangju attorney with extensive experience in criminal cases in order to defend against punishment with a fine for assault resulting in injury.
1. The Client

The client faced the risk of an actual custodial sentence in an assault resulting in injury case.
To defend against punishment and seek a fine for the assault resulting in injury, the client sought the help of a Gwangju attorney with extensive experience in criminal cases.
The Client's Situation
The circumstances of the client's case were as follows.
During an argument with a woman, the client became angry and grabbed her by the hair.
A brief scuffle followed, and the client pushed the woman.
At that point, she fell and sustained an injury requiring four weeks of treatment due to a fracture in her arm.
The client then faced the risk of being punished for assault resulting in injury.
To defend against punishment and seek a fine for the assault resulting in injury, the client requested a consultation with a Gwangju attorney who had extensive criminal experience relating to assault.
Information on Assault Resulting in Injury
The client was charged with assault and assault resulting in injury.
Assault is an offense committed when a person inflicts physical force on another's body, and infliction of bodily injury is an offense committed when a person injures another's body.
The levels of punishment for assault and infliction of bodily injury are as follows.
Criminal Act | Level of Punishment |
A person who injures another's body | Imprisonment for up to 7 years, suspension of qualifications for up to 10 years, or a fine of up to 10 million won |
A person who inflicts physical force on another's body | Imprisonment for up to 2 years or a fine of up to 5 million won, misdemeanor detention, or a minor fine |
If, as in the client's case, an assault causes injury to the other party, the offense of assault resulting in injury is committed, and aggravated punishment may be imposed.
If a person commits assault or special assault and causes another person to die or be injured, that person may be punished under the provisions on infliction of bodily injury, serious bodily injury, special bodily injury, or bodily injury resulting in death.
2. Three Forms of Assistance Provided
The attorney reviewed the facts of the case through close consultation with the client and then established a response strategy.
A task force was formed to resolve the case, and the following assistance was provided.
It Was an Impulsive Act
During an argument with the woman, the client, in a state of anger, impulsively pushed her, and as she fell, she fractured her arm.
The attorney argued that the client's conduct was not premeditated but rather an impulsive act.
The Client Was Also Harmed
The client engaged in a brief physical struggle with the woman.
The attorney argued that the woman had also struck the client in the face, and that the client had therefore been harmed as well.
The Client Showed Deep Remorse
Since this incident, the client has regretted his conduct.
The attorney argued that the client showed deep remorse for having physically attacked the woman through an emotional reaction.
3. Result of the Assistance: A Fine for Assault Resulting in Injury
Accepting the attorney's arguments, the court imposed a “minor fine” on the client.
If You Need Help With an Assault Resulting in Injury Case
The above is a case in which, with the help of an attorney, the client defended against the risk of punishment in an assault resulting in injury case and obtained a fine instead.
Once committed, assault resulting in injury is a serious offense that may lead to a heavy custodial sentence.
When such an incident occurs, you should promptly develop a response strategy through a 🔗attorney referral.
Daeryun Law Firm has many attorneys experienced in this area who can promptly establish a strategy suited to the matter.
If you need the help of a criminal attorney for an assault resulting in injury case, you are welcome to entrust your case at any time through a 🔗legal consultation appointment.

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