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Molestation in a crowded place
Molestation in a crowded placeSuspension of indictment

Busan Law Office | Client Cleared of an Indecent Act Charge Through the Busan Attorney Office

The client who came to the Busan law office faced the risk of being punished on a sex crime charge, but with the assistance of a Busan attorney with extensive experience handling sex crime cases, received a suspension of indictment.

1. The Full Account of the Case of the Client Who Came to the Busan Law Office

The full account of the case brought by the client to the Busan attorney's office

This is the case of a client who requested a consultation at the Busan law office.

The client, who was commuting by subway as usual, had his hand accidentally touch the buttocks of the person in front of him when the train suddenly came to an abrupt stop.

When the hand touched her buttocks, the alleged victim, who mistakenly believed she had been touched, filed a complaint against the client shortly afterward on a charge of molestation in a crowded place.


The client, who felt wronged because only the back of his hand holding his bag had touched her, requested the maximum possible defense against punishment, since he was a public official and could face removal from office if he received a sentence of a fine of one million won or more.

2. The Crime of Molestation in a Crowded Place as Reviewed by the Busan Law Office

After consulting with the client who visited the Busan law office, the attorney reviewed the statutes related to the client's charges.

What Is the Crime of Molestation in a Crowded Place? 

For indecent acts occurring on public transportation, in saunas, or at performance venues, the crime of molestation in a crowded place under the Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (Article 11) applies.


This may be regarded as a special provision relative to the crime of forcible indecent act prescribed in the Criminal Act, and the penalty is imprisonment for not more than 3 years or a fine not exceeding 30 million won.


In addition, the crime of molestation in a crowded place is not a crime requiring a complaint to prosecute, so the offender may be punished even without a complaint from the victim.

What Are the Elements of the Crime of Molestation in a Crowded Place?

This is an offense that is established merely by molesting a person in a crowded place, and it differs from the ordinary crime of forcible indecent act.

Forcible indecent actMolestation in a crowded place
Punishment Imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to 15 million wonImprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million won
Requirements for establishmentEstablished only where there is assault or intimidationEstablished merely by molesting a person

3. The Assistance Provided to the Client Who Came to the Busan Law Office

The assistance provided to the client who visited the Busan attorney's office

The following arguments were presented to defend against punishment for the client who visited the Busan law office.

Settlement with the Victim

The Busan attorney expressed deep regret that the client had caused harm to the victim through a momentary mistake, and pleaded for leniency on the ground that a settlement had been reached with the victim.

The victim also accepted the client's remorse and indicated that she did not wish for the client to be punished, and accordingly a settlement agreement and a statement of no wish for punishment were submitted, strongly urging leniency.

Submission of Letters of Appeal From Coworkers and Family Members

Client Who Came to Busan Attorney Office Assistance Details

The Busan law office submitted petitions from the client's family and coworkers expressing that they did not wish for the client to be punished, and requested leniency.

The client's wife submitted a petition requesting leniency for the sake of their children's future, on the ground that the client was a diligent head of household who, as the father of two children, helped his wife and managed work and family well.


The client's coworkers also stated that the client had consistently set an example for others by actively cooperating with colleagues at work through his diligent attitude and warm character.

They requested leniency, noting that he was a diligent colleague who carried out his work steadily even in a difficult work environment, to the extent that he had received several company merit awards, and asked that this be taken into account so that he could again contribute to society as a public official.

4. Suspension of Indictment Disposition With the Help of the Busan Law Office

After completing a prompt and thorough consultation at the Busan law office, and with the assistance of a specialized attorney, the client received a suspension of indictment in consideration of the absence of any prior record of the same type of offense, the settlement reached with the alleged victim, and the absence of any intent to reoffend, thereby concluding the case.

If You Wish to Defend Against Punishment for the Crime of Molestation in a Crowded Place

Upon hearing that a criminal complaint had been filed, the client calmly and promptly made a consultation reservation and sought the assistance of a sex crimes specialist attorney. With the help of an attorney experienced in handling sexual molestation cases, the client concluded the matter with a suspension of indictment disposition, which defers prosecution, leaving no criminal record.

The Busan branch office of Daeryun Law Firm provides the assistance of specialist attorneys in various fields suited to the client's case, such as 🔗criminal law specialist attorneys and sex crimes specialist attorneys.

We also conduct mock simulations so that clients are not flustered during prosecutorial questioning, and we do our best to defend clients against punishment through services such as handling settlements with victims and accompanying clients to questioning by investigative agencies.

If you have been wrongfully accused of molestation under the charge of molestation in a crowded place, we hope you will resolve your case promptly through a Daeryun Law Firm 🔗sex crimes attorney legal consultation reservation.

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