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False Assault, Special Injury, and Violation of the Whistleblower Protection Act for Reporting by an Acquaintance

The client was involved in a long-standing conflict with an acquaintance, and they happened to meet near his residence. The client attempted to enter his residence, but the other party tried to follow him, and physical contact occurred while closing the door. The other party sued the client for assault, alleging that the client intentionally caused bodily injury and violated the Public Interest Reporter Protection Act. The client came to Ongang Law Firm with a complaint of injustice. Case Issues Whether kicking the client in the abdomen can be recognized as self-defense Whether the client was intentionally responsible for the injury caused by the victim's foot getting stuck in the door Whether the client knew that the victim was a public interest reporter and tried to disadvantage the victim ■ How Ongang helped Ongang Law Firm provided systematic and professional legal services from the beginning of the case to resolve the client's complaint. 1.

Charged with stalking offenses for continuing to contact an ex-lover.

■ Case Summary The client attempted to contact the victim on numerous occasions due to the emotional turmoil that arose during a breakup with his ex-lover. In the process of attempting to communicate with the victim to settle the relationship and resolve past financial issues, the client continued to contact the victim in various ways, including text messages and phone calls, which ultimately led to the crime of stalking. In particular, the client was a conscientious employee with no criminal record and was in danger of criminal penalties. ■ Case Issues The main issues in this case were threefold: first, whether there was a clear error regarding the residence listed in the indictment; second, whether there was a mistake in the facts of the act of making a telephone call listed in the Appendix Crime Schedule(2); and third, whether there was a possibility of settlement with the victim and the necessity of criminal punishment. In particular, in relation to the act of making a telephone call, the interpretation of the law based on Supreme Court precedents and lower court decisions became an important issue. ■

Youth-on-youth assault cases

■ Case Overview This was an assault between teens in a ravine. It was an accidental incident caused by the victim's inappropriate behavior, and the victim suffered minor injuries. Immediately after the incident, the parties tried to reach a settlement with a sincere apology, but as the investigation progressed, they felt the need for legal assistance and contacted Ongang Law Firm. ■ Case Issues The key issues in this case were the accidentality of the crime, the substantiality of the motive, and the appropriateness of the punishment. In particular, the victim's preemptive provocation, the minority of the injuries sustained by the victim, and the juvenile's sincere reflection and efforts to restore the damage after the incident were key issues. In addition, the juvenile's excellent academic performance, healthy lifestyle, and the ability of his parents to faithfully supervise him were important considerations. The defense team of Onkang Law Firm developed the following strategy. First, establish the accidentality of the incident and the substantiality of the motive for the offense.

Representing a victim of repeated injury, home invasion, and assault by an ex-boyfriend.

■ Case Overview The client had been subjected to ongoing violence and stalking by her ex-lover. In particular, she was subjected to a serious physical assault, followed by a home invasion. This was followed by a series of secondary victimizations, including an assault at her workplace. She sought our help to prevent further harm. ■ Case Issues There were three key issues in this case: First, it was necessary to prove the intentionality of the residential invasion. The defendants argued that there was implied consent based on their past relationship, but it was necessary to prove that they broke into the common entrance, which was equipped with a fully automatic security device. Second, it was important to secure proof of assault and injury. To do so, it was necessary to prove the consistency and specificity of the client's statements, secure objective evidence such as medical certificates and photographs, and secure statements from third-party witnesses. Third, it was necessary to prove the credibility of the client's statements.