In sex crime against minors, will I receive aggravated punishment if the victim is a minor?

I will explain in detail about indecent assault offenses among sex crimes against minors.

When the victim is under 19 years old, the Act on the Protection of Children and Youth from Sexual Abuse applies, imposing more severe punishment than when the victim is an adult.

According to Article 298 of the Criminal Act, a person who indecently assaults another by violence or threat is subject to imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to 15 million won.

On the other hand, according to Article 7 of the Act on the Protection of Children and Youth from Sexual Abuse, a person who commits indecent assault against a minor is subject to imprisonment of 2 years or more, or a fine of 10 million won or more and up to 30 million won.

In this way, sex crimes against vulnerable victims such as children, youth, persons with disabilities, and the elderly are also set as aggravating factors in sentencing standards.

If you commit a sex crime against minors, the punishment is by no means light, so it is good to systematically respond at the early stage of the case.

If you are involved in this charge, it is advantageous to find a solution through close consultation with a specialized attorney with extensive experience in handling sex crime cases.