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A man appeals a heavy sentence after being sentenced to probation for injury.

Summary of the case: The client was charged with causing bodily injury during an argument with the victim. The first instance court found that the special injury part of the indictment was not proven, but accepted the general injury charge and sentenced the client to 4 months in prison and 1 year of probation. The client believed that the sentence imposed by the first instance court was too severe and contacted Ongang Law Firm. Case Issue: The main issue was sentencing injustice, arguing that the sentence was unreasonably heavy for the first trial verdict, where the client was sentenced to probation for general injury even though the charge of special injury was not admitted. Onkang's representation: Onkang represented the client on appeal and vigorously argued that the sentence imposed in the first trial was unjust. Specifically, we urged the trial court to grant our client maximum leniency, emphasizing the following points 1. the client's favorable sentencing conditions, as the client had no prior criminal history of the same offense, and had only received a heterogeneous fine in the past.

Allegations of child abuse due to inappropriate comments made while calming a child in crisis

■ Overview of the case (facts) The client, who worked with children, was accused of emotionally abusive behavior in the course of counseling a child in her care. The child had been continuously exposed to severe abuse at home, which had resulted in an extremely unstable and upsetting psychological state. When the child was in a crisis situation and was experiencing serious difficulties, including extreme behavior, our client was accused of making some inappropriate remarks in the process of trying to calm the child down, and was put on trial. The key issues in the case were whether the client's counseling behavior during the crisis of a child who was suffering from extreme domestic abuse constituted emotional abuse under the law, and whether the client had the intent to abuse the child, especially in a situation where the child's family members downplayed their own abuse and only focused on the client's behavior.

Allegedly violated stalking laws by sending dozens of texts and messages to ex-lover, causing anxiety and fear

■ Overview of the Case (Facts) The client broke up with his former romantic partner (the complainant) and clearly communicated his intention not to contact him anymore. Nevertheless, the client repeatedly sent text messages and KakaoTalk messages to the complainant against his will on dozens of occasions. In particular, the client continued to cause the complainant anxiety or fear, which led to the client being investigated for violating the Stalking Penalties Act. Faced with this unexpected situation, the client sought legal assistance from our firm. Case Issues (Case Features) Although the client admitted to the act of stalking, the key issue was to seek a deferred prosecution due to the specificity of the circumstances leading up to the crime, his state of mind and body at the time, his sincere remorse, and his efforts to prevent recidivism.

An accusation of stalking by a former relationship partner who is accusing you of stalking.

The client was accused of the crime of stalking by the other party with whom he had a past relationship. The other party claimed that the client had caused him anxiety and fear by constantly contacting and approaching him, and sought punishment. The client argued that his behavior could not be considered stalking and that the other party's allegations were untrue. The client, who had suffered a great deal of emotional distress due to the sudden accusation, came to Wen Gang to clarify his situation and seek legal assistance. ■ Case Issues The key issues in this case were whether the client's behavior met the requirements of "stalking behavior" and "persistent or repetitive" under the Stalking Crimes and Punishment Act, and whether there was sufficient objective evidence to support the accusation other than the victim's claim. Onkang's defense team focused on the following efforts to alleviate the client's frustration and clear her name. 1. Careful legal review of the facts of the complaint

Specialized intimidation charges filed after a misunderstanding during a visit to a lover's home

■ Case Summary The client went to the home of a romantic partner and was confronted with an unexpected situation. A third person present at the scene accused the client of special intimidation, alleging that the client had threatened him and damaged his property. The client, who felt wronged by the sudden accusation and needed legal assistance, came to WONKANG. ■ Case Issues The key issue in this case was whether the client's behavior met the elements of the crime of special intimidation, and in particular, to what extent the credibility of the victim's statement could be weighed against other evidence. Onkang Law Firm's defense team actively responded to the case from the outset to resolve the client's injustice. 1. Closely grasping and calling the facts At the time of the incident, the client was angry with the other party and did not have any ill will toward the victim.

Reporting a sexual assault victim and then being charged with false reporting.

■ Overview of the case The client was accused of being a victim of a sexual offense, but was instead accused of making a false report. The client was a minor at the time, and her relationship with the alleged perpetrator and the credibility of her account of how the incident occurred were in dispute. The client was deeply distressed by the sudden accusation of innocence, and was in need of legal assistance to clarify her accusations. ■ Case Issues The key issue in this case was whether the client's reported sexual offense victimization was false, contrary to the objective truth, and whether the client had made an affirmative showing of "falsity," which is a requirement for establishing innocence. ■ Onkang Law Firm's Assistance In order to alleviate the client's injustice, Onkang Law Firm's defense team immediately analyzed the case closely and focused on the following assistance. 1. Submission of defense briefs to actively argue the legal theory of innocence

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

Accusations of indecent assault and battery that occurred accidentally during an argument with a former lover.

■ Overview of the Case (Facts) The client was accused of accidentally committing the offenses of rape and multiple assaults during a quarrel with the victim, with whom he had been romantically involved in the past. The client, who had a history of assault in the past, was facing a possible prison sentence as a result of this case, and deeply regretted his wrongdoing. Case Issues (Case Features) The client was facing the possibility of imprisonment due to his past assault history, and it was important for us to actively argue for favorable mitigating circumstances, such as the fact that the charges of rape and multiple assaults were merged, but there was no prior history of the same type of crime, and the settlement with the victim, to obtain the maximum possible sentence. Through in-depth consultations with the client, the lawyers at Onkang's defense team thoroughly understood the history of the case and accurately diagnosed the client's situation and legal issues, especially the possibility of imprisonment due to his prior assault history.

Charges against an ex-spouse were dropped, and he was subsequently accused of being innocent.

■ Overview of the case (facts) After finalizing a collaborative divorce with her ex-spouse (the complainant), the client sued her ex-spouse for molestation, rape, and defamation (spreading falsehoods) due to problems she experienced during their marriage and during the divorce process. The client believed that she had a legitimate legal claim based on an unjustified and painful experience. However, after an investigation, the prosecutor declined to prosecute each of the charges against him, citing insufficient evidence. In response, his ex-spouse sued him for "false imprisonment," alleging that he had made up non-existent facts for the purpose of getting him criminally prosecuted. The client, who claimed sexual offenses and defamation damages but was instead falsely accused, was in extreme mental distress and legal anxiety, and sought the help of Ongang Law Firm to overcome this crisis. ■ Case Issues (Case Features) The core issue in this case was whether the client was able to prove that her ex-spouse was a

Alleged child abuse homicide that occurred during a period of extreme psychological anxiety and confusion immediately following childbirth.

■ Case Summary The client was in a state of extreme psychological anxiety and fear due to her unexpected pregnancy and birth. Unaware of her pregnancy, she gave birth to a premature baby and was left alone with her child in the chaotic situation immediately after the birth. She was unable to get proper help due to financial difficulties and social isolation, which is why she came to us. ■ Case Issues The client's case was an accidental incident that occurred while she lacked normal judgment, and social isolation and psychological instability were the main issues. In addition, the client's failure to protect her child after giving birth was a legal issue. Ongkang's defense team emphasized the client's psychological instability and social isolation in the case. The following is the specific assistance provided by Ongkang: 1. Understanding the background of the case and the client's situation: