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Representing victims of attempted parental homicide and child abuse

■ Case Overview This case is an unfortunate domestic incident in which the defendant was charged with attempted murder and child abuse against his spouse and child. The accused was driven to extreme behavior by ongoing domestic conflict and psychological instability, which resulted in physical and psychological harm to the client (victim) and her children. During the incident, the defendant used deadly tools such as dumbbells and a kitchen knife to seriously injure the client, and his child was traumatized by witnessing the violent scene. After the incident, the client and his family sought legal assistance in hopes of restoring their family through treatment and rehabilitation rather than punishing the defendant. ■ Case Issues The issues in this case were whether the defendant's actions could be recognized as attempted murder with lesser intent, the circumstances of child abuse where the child was traumatized by witnessing the violent scene, and whether the client did not want to be punished.

Innocence and slander claims stemming from a conflict with a boss at work

The client had a cooperative relationship with his boss at work, but as conflicts and misunderstandings escalated in the course of work, the client felt that he was treated unfairly by his boss. The client then determined that he had been harmed in his relationship with his boss and reported the matter to the investigative agency. However, as the investigation progressed, the other party (the boss) accused the client of falsely accusing him of wrongdoing, and the client became the subject of an investigation for falsely accusing him. The other party claimed that the client intended to have him criminally prosecuted by reporting false facts and demanded strong punishment. In this situation, the client sought out Ongang Law Firm to resolve his feelings of injustice and provide legal defense. ■ Case Issues The main issues in this case were as follows: 1. Whether the allegation of innocence was established Whether the content reported by the client was false and contrary to objective facts 2. Whether the client intended to cause the other party to be criminally punished

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.

Special Injury Suit for Swinging a Cell Phone at You

■ Case Overview Our client got into an argument with the facility manager at a hotel in downtown Seoul over parking, which resulted in a physical altercation that turned into a two-party assault case. In particular, the client's cell phone was assessed as a dangerous object, and special injury charges were added to the case. The client was charged with a serious charge of special injury even though the situation was close to self-defense, and sought professional legal assistance from Ongang Law Firm. ■ Case Issues The main issues in this case were: Whether the mobile phone was a 'dangerous object' Whether the act constituted special injury in light of the specific circumstances Determining the degree of mutual assault and the legitimacy of self-defense as a light defense to liability In particular, whether the mobile phone was a 'dangerous object' under the special injury law was a key issue. Onkang's defense in this case was based on three main strategies: First, the defense argued that the cell phone was a dangerous

Represented client in prosecution for aggravated assault of a guest.

■ Case Overview This is a special assault case that occurred at a nightclub in Seoul, where our client was a daytime employee. The defendant, who was visiting as a customer, suddenly assaulted the client, causing injuries that required approximately two weeks of medical treatment. The client came to Ongang Law Firm after suffering serious physical and psychological damage. ■ Case Issues The key issues in this case were proving the defendant's special assault charge and determining the appropriate level of punishment. The defendant denied the crime altogether and disputed the circumstances. In particular, the credibility of the client's statements, the extent of the injuries, and whether the crime was intentional were key issues. In addition, proving the severity of the physical and mental damage suffered by the client and determining the appropriate level of punishment were important legal issues. ■ Onkang's assistance Onkang's defense team provided multifaceted legal support in this case. First of all.

Survival assault during a family property dispute

■ Case Overview The client was accused of assault during a conversation with his father over the division of property. The case was a survival assault case involving sensitive property issues between the family members, so both the restoration of family relations and the legal response were important. The client was dismissed at the first instance, but the case went to trial due to the complainant's appeal, and he sought professional legal assistance. ■ Case Issues The key issues in this case were threefold: first, whether the motive for the assault could be established from the relationship between the client and the accuser; second, whether the assault was physically possible at the location where the incident occurred; and third, whether the accusation was credible and the accuser's motive for filing the complaint was genuine. It was important to clarify the facts of the case, especially as there were complex interests involved in the reconstruction condominium. ■ Ongang Law Firm

A case in which Mr. Ongang was acquitted of a sex crime in the first trial and reduced his sentence in the second trial.

■ Case Overview The client was accused of reporting false facts in a complaint against an acquaintance. As the case was an innocent allegation of a sexual offense directly related to the victim's honor, severe punishment was expected. The client was sentenced to one year in prison in the original trial, and sought professional legal assistance in the appeal. ■ Case Issues The key issue in this case was whether the client could receive a reduced sentence by admitting to the crimes he had denied in the original trial and showing sincere remorse and restitution. In particular, it was important to effectively convince the client that he was not at risk of reoffending by reaching an agreement with the victim and demonstrating social ties. The defense team at Onkang Law Firm developed a comprehensive strategy for the appellate defense. First, we conducted in-depth counseling with the client, guiding him to write a sincere handwritten apology and reflection, and actively negotiated a settlement with the victim.