
False accusations of sexual misconduct due to misunderstanding
■ Case Overview While counseling a client to recover his investment, the client was under great psychological stress due to the client's persistent insistence and strong protests. After the counseling session ended, the client spread his arms in place to appease the client, expressing that he was "having a hard time," but this behavior was misinterpreted and he was accused of rape. The client came to Ongang Law Firm seeking legal assistance. Case Issues The key issue was whether the suspect's behavior resulted in physical contact and the victim's inability to resist, which are the elements of the crime of rape. ■ Ongkang's Assistance 1. Thorough fact-finding at the outset of the caseOngkang's defense team thoroughly reviewed the client's statements and relevant evidence, and found that the suspect's behavior did not constitute intent or initiation of rape. 2. Thorough response to legal issuesWhether physical contact is required for the crime of forcible molestation and the standard of assault or intimidation required in the crime of forcible molestation