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Allegations of child trafficking in economic hardship

■ Overview of the Case (Facts) The client unexpectedly gave birth to a child in a very difficult economic situation, and was involved in the process of entrusting the child's upbringing to another person in a way that violated the law due to a mistaken judgment that she could not realistically raise the child. Although she later recognized the gravity of her actions and expressed deep regret and remorse, she was faced with the inevitability of severe punishment. She came to Ongang Law Firm to rectify her wrongdoing, seek a pardon, and start a new life. Case Issues (Features of the Case) Although the defendant admitted to the crime and was sincerely remorseful, the crime of child trafficking was a serious offense and the risk of imprisonment was high. The main issues were the defendant's difficult upbringing, desperate economic situation at the time of the crime, first-time offender, and health condition. Ongang's Assistance Ongang Law Firm

Allegations of indecent assault of a minor under the age of 13 in the course of education-related work

Summary of the Case (Facts) The client was employed in an education-related profession and was charged with violating the Sexual Offenses and Punishment of Persons Under the Age of 13 (forcible sexual penetration of a person under the age of 13) for inappropriate physical contact with minor victims in connection with his work. Although he was deeply remorseful for the pain his inappropriate behavior caused the victims, he was in a very critical situation as he was expected to face huge legal disadvantages such as imprisonment and security disposition if the charges were admitted. The client came to Ongang Law Firm to admit his wrongdoing, strive to restore the damage, and seek leniency. ■ Case Issues (Case Features) The main issues in this case were that the defendant admitted to all the facts of the indictment and was deeply remorseful, that he reached an amicable settlement with the victims and received their willingness to not be punished, and that he was making substantial efforts to prevent recidivism. Our defense team vigorously argued that the client was sincerely remorseful and that the risk of recidivism was low.

Allegations of smoking weed out of curiosity

■ Overview of the Case (Facts) The client was investigated for smoking cannabis with his friend due to his temporary curiosity and misjudgment. Although it happened unexpectedly, he was aware of the serious legal implications of his actions and was deeply remorseful. In a crisis situation where criminal punishment could lead to severe disruption of his social life, the client came to Ongang Law Firm to correct his wrongdoing and seek a pardon. Case Issues (Case Features) The main issues in this case were that the client was a first-time offender with no prior convictions of his kind, that he was sincerely remorseful after the crime and was making concrete efforts to prevent recidivism, and that he maintained strong social ties. Our defense attorneys focused on the following points to help our client obtain a deferred prosecution disposition, and presented the following arguments in support of the deferred prosecution.

False accusations of sexual misconduct while walking home from a party

■ Overview of the Case (Facts) The client was investigated for rape due to an unfortunate incident that occurred while he was returning home from a dinner party. Although there was a misunderstanding of the situation and a momentary lapse in judgment, severe punishment was inevitable if the charges were admitted. The client deeply regretted his wrongdoing and came to Ongang Law Firm to resolve his feelings of injustice and seek redress. ■ Case Issues (Case Features) Although the defendant's intent was admitted, the main issues in this case were the accidental nature of the crime, the defendant's sincere remorse, his willingness to settle amicably with the victim and not seek punishment, and his efforts to prevent recidivism and his social ties. Our defense team focused on the following points to help our client obtain a deferred prosecution disposition: First, our client deeply regretted his wrongdoing and sincerely expressed his sincerity immediately after the incident.

Allegations of filming during a past romantic relationship

■ Overview of the Case (Facts) Our client was charged with violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Offenses (Filming with Cameras) due to a complicated relationship with her former lover. In particular, during the breakup process, she was constantly threatened and stalked by the other party, and the other party harassed her with videos of their sexual intercourse taken during their past relationship. The trial court found the client guilty and imposed severe penalties, including registration of criminal information, and the client sought out our firm to resolve her feelings of injustice and to avoid serious disadvantages to her social life. Case Issues (Features of the Case) Unlike a typical camera-shooting case, this case arose from a complex background of relationship violence and stalking by the victim and threats using sex videos. In particular, the main issues were that the victim also committed a serious crime against the client and was criminally punished, and that the victim changed his attitude and requested leniency.

Falsely accused of attempted rape after meeting on a dating app

■ Overview of the Case (Facts) Our client had met a foreigner whom he met through a dating app several times and had developed a mutual liking for each other. On the day of the incident, the two of them accompanied each other to a motel in a lover-like atmosphere, sharing meals, walks, and spontaneous touching. However, the foreigner later accused our client of attempted rape, and our client complained of injustice, claiming that all physical contact was mutually consensual. As the client was under investigation by law enforcement agencies, he decided that he needed a quick and systematic response and contacted Ongang Law Firm. Case Issues (Case Features) Whether the physical contact and sexual acts were 'coercive' and 'irresistible', and the relationship between the parties and the specific circumstances of mutual consent were key issues. ■ Assistance from On Kang 1. Securing and analyzing a large number of objective circumstantial data - CCTV footage before and after entering the motel, behavior at convenience stores, motel counters, elevators, etc.

Unlicensed driving charges due to livelihood threats

■ Overview of the Case (Facts) The client, whose driver's license had been revoked due to a previous drunk driving offense, was asked by a colleague to drive a company vehicle for a short period of time. He was in a situation where his livelihood would be seriously threatened if the company knew about the revocation of his driver's license, and a momentary lapse of judgment led him to drive without a license. Fortunately, he was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of driving, and no accidents or human or material damages occurred during the driving process. Later, he was investigated by law enforcement agencies and decided that he needed a quick and accurate response. ■ Case Issues (Features of the Case) The main issues were how the client came to drive without a license again during his probation period, his intentionality, will to prevent recidivism, and extenuating circumstances such as family livelihood and social ties. Onkang's defense team was able to prove the client's extenuating circumstances and obtain a lenient sentence, including

Possession of sexually exploitative material under the Sting Act for possession without knowledge that the person was a minor

■ Overview of the Case (Facts) The client was investigated for receiving and viewing nude photos of the other party through an internet chat application without realizing that the other party was a minor. During the subsequent investigation, it was discovered that the photos constituted child and adolescent sexual exploitation, and the client deeply regretted his imprudent behavior and was concerned about punishment. As a first-time offender and a freshman in college, the client felt a great sense of responsibility to his family and society, and decided that he needed a quick and accurate response. ■ Case Issues (Case Features) The main issues were whether the client had planned or actively solicited the crime in advance, and whether he had actually admitted to all the facts of the crime and was deeply remorseful. ■ Onkang's Assistance The defense team at Onkang Law Firm focused on proving mitigating circumstances in the client's favor as much as possible and objectively demonstrating efforts to prevent recidivism. 1.

Alleged violation of current law for importing cannabis-derived products for research/business purposes

Overview of the Case (Facts) Our client was investigated for alleged violations of current laws while importing samples of hemp-based products for research and business purposes, with an eye toward the potential legalization of medical and industrial uses abroad. The products in question were coffee, oil, etc. containing trace amounts of CBD (cannabidiol), some of which were seized at customs clearance, and the rest were being stored without domestic distribution. The client emphasized that it was purely for research purposes on the potential for medical and industrial use, and admitted that it was a mistake caused by a lack of awareness of the relevant laws. In such a situation, the client sought out Ongang Law Firm for a prompt and accurate response. ■ Case Issues (Case Features) The main issues were whether the importation of products containing trace amounts of hemp ingredients such as CBD for research and business purposes constituted a violation of the Narcotics Control Act under the current law, and whether the client's actions were intentional and for the purpose of distribution. Assistance from On Kang