Medical specialist attorney, I have a question.

First, according to Article 233 of the Criminal Act, creating a false medical certificate is a crime that may result in imprisonment of up to 3 years or imprisonment without labor, suspension of qualification of up to 7 years, or a fine of up to 30 million won.

Also, Article 66 of the Medical Service Act provides that when a medical certificate, autopsy certificate, or proof is falsely created and issued, or medical records are falsely created, or facts are intentionally added or modified differently from the truth, the license qualification may be suspended within a range of 1 year.

In addition, if you ask a medical professional to create a false medical certificate, you may be established as an instigator of the crime of creating a false medical certificate, and if a medical professional creates a false medical certificate for fraudulent receipt of medical care benefits, the medical professional's license may be revoked.

Therefore, if it is not for that purpose, since intent is important for the establishment of this crime, you can lower the punishment level by proving that you did not intentionally write false content.

In addition, in determining the punishment level, the circumstances leading to the creation of the false medical certificate, the degree of false content, the resulting consequences, and the writer's remorse are comprehensively considered.

If there is impure motivation, it may work unfavorably, and to reduce punishment, it is important to honestly admit fault and show deep remorse during the investigation or trial process.

Also, through the assistance of a medical specialist attorney with rich experience in medical law cases, you must clearly clarify the circumstances leading to the creation of the false medical certificate, but show sincere remorse rather than excuses.

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