Violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Child Abuse Crimes | Child Abuse, Suspension of Indictment

The circumstances of the client who requested help after becoming involved in a charge of Violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Child Abuse Crimes are as follows.

The client had been performing work for the welfare and protection of children at a child welfare institution for a long time.

Then one day, while caring for a victim child as usual, when the child suddenly displayed aggressive behavior, the client separated the child into a room to calm the child down.

In addition, the client took actions such as lightly tapping the child's arm to restrain the child's violent behavior, and another employee who witnessed this reported the situation, so the client was booked on suspicion of child abuse.

The client, who was booked on a charge of Violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Child Abuse Crimes after failing to control a momentary emotion, was very anxious about possibly receiving heavy punishment.

Accordingly, the client visited Daeryun to conduct a thorough consultation with a specialized attorney who has handled numerous 🔗Violation of the Child Welfare Act cases and to be presented with a concrete solution.

The punishment and sentencing for child abuse crimes are as follows.

▶ Article 71 of the Child Welfare Act

If an employee of a child welfare facility commits child abuse, the following punishment may be imposed.

In the case of those engaged in child education, involvement in a child abuse crime may make employment at related institutions difficult, which can significantly affect their livelihood.

Therefore, where one is accused of child abuse, it is very important to emphasize that the conduct was an unavoidable measure arising from an educational purpose and does not constitute abuse.

However, because the specific circumstances differ from case to case, it is necessary to consult a specialized attorney to prepare an accurate response.

The client felt a deep sense of responsibility for having protected the victim child in an inappropriate manner and directly contacted the victim's parents to sincerely convey an apology.

Accordingly, the victim's parents forgave the client, and an amicable settlement was reached.

The attorney emphasized that they had clearly expressed their intention not to wish for the client to be punished.

The client sought to restrain the victim’s sudden behavior while also taking protective measures in consideration of the safety of the other children.

The location in question was the space where the victimized child felt the greatest sense of security, and the purpose was to protect the child from external stimuli.

Accordingly, it was emphasized that the client had no definite intent to commit child abuse from the outset.

As a professional working in the field of child education, the client took protective measures that were unavoidable given the childcare needs of the situation at the time.

Nevertheless, if the client were to receive criminal punishment on child abuse charges, his future employment at related institutions could be restricted, which may cause serious difficulty in maintaining his livelihood.

The criminal defense attorney emphasized that the act was carried out within the scope of an educational purpose and cannot be conclusively deemed an act of abuse.

Child abuse is a serious offense that gravely infringes upon a child's fundamental rights, and the level of criminal punishment can become very high depending on the severity of the matter.

Accordingly, it is very important to establish a thorough strategy from the early stage of the case together with a 🔗criminal attorney specialized in child abuse cases.

Daeryun's criminal attorneys respond by establishing strategies tailored to the client, drawing on their expertise across the statutes related to child abuse and the investigation and trial procedures as a whole.

If you need the assistance of a specialized attorney in a situation similar to the case above, please entrust your case through a 🔗legal consultation booking.