I am being investigated for military desertion. What punishment will I receive?

Military desertion refers to the act of a soldier leaving a designated location without permission. According to Article 30 of the Military Criminal Act, the crime of desertion applies to the following military personnel.

① A person who has left a unit or duty for the purpose of evading military service

② A person who has been removed from a unit or duty and has not returned to the unit or duty within a reasonable period without justifiable reason

Soldiers who have committed such acts may face the following punishments.

▶ In case of facing the enemy: death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for 10 years or more

▶ In case of wartime, emergency, or martial law area: imprisonment for 5 years or more

▶ In other cases: imprisonment for 1 year to 10 years

For military desertion cases, it is necessary to receive help from an attorney with professional legal knowledge of the military judicial system.

It is good to quickly grasp the soldier's situation and devise countermeasures to lead the case favorably.

To protect rights and minimize disadvantages, we recommend receiving help from a specialist attorney with rich experience in military cases.