
An assault charge stemming from an altercation during a family dispute.
The client was involved in a physical conflict with several family members during an unexpected argument that occurred during a family funeral, and was charged with assault. At the time, the client was traveling for a long time and was under extreme emotional stress, and felt that there was something unjust about how the incident occurred. The client sought legal assistance in this complex situation. Case Issues (Features of the Case) As the case arose from a special relationship between family members, it was important to impeach the credibility of the victims' statements and reveal the actual truth of the case through objective evidence such as CCTV. The key issue was to avoid or minimize criminal penalties by actively arguing whether the client's actions constituted assault or whether there was a reason to carve out a legal defense such as self-defense. ■ Onkang's defense team was able to work with the client and