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Allegations of sexual misconduct due to physical contact that occurred in the context of an intimate relationship with a junior officer.

■ Overview of the case (Facts) During his military service, the client was chatting with a junior soldier near his unit's living quarters and, thinking that they had a friendly relationship, the client touched the junior soldier's body parts without thinking much about it. However, this was clearly wrong behavior that could cause sexual discomfort and humiliation to the junior soldier, which led to the client being investigated by the military investigative agency on suspicion of rape of a soldier. Facing criminal punishment due to an unexpected incident during his mandatory service, the client was deeply troubled and sought professional legal assistance from our firm. ■ Case Issues (Features of the Case) In this case, as the client admitted all the facts of the charges and was deeply remorseful, the key issue was to obtain the maximum possible sentence (deferred prosecution) so that he could return to society without being punished for the offense, which is only punishable by imprisonment under the Military Penal Code.  

Charged with teaching a subordinate to be an innocent man, making/executing false official documents, and defamation while serving in the military (first trial conviction followed by appeal)

■ Case Summary The client was charged with teaching a subordinate to incriminate a certain person while serving in the military, and in the process, defaming the victim by creating and executing a false official document. In the first trial, the client was sentenced to one year in prison, but he admitted and repented of his wrongdoing and made efforts to recover damages through an amicable settlement with the victim. He came to us to explore the possibility of a sentence reduction on appeal. The key issue was whether the client could confess to the fact that he was an innocent teacher on appeal and claim mitigating circumstances under Articles 157 and 153 of the Criminal Code. On Kang's assistance 1. Legal approach and emphasizing the effect of confession The defense actively argued that "pre-trial confession" constitutes a necessary mitigating circumstance under Articles 157 and 153 of the Criminal Code. He cited Supreme Court precedents and similar cases to convincingly explain that his client's appellate confession qualifies for mitigation.

Allegations of military sexual misconduct due to accidental physical contact with a fellow soldier while serving in the military.

■ Case summary The client was investigated for military sexual misconduct stemming from physical contact with fellow soldiers during his military service. The incident occurred in a casual situation with colleagues, and the client was deeply remorseful for his actions and reached an amicable settlement with the victims. After the incident, the client completed sexual crime prevention education to prevent recurrence, reflected on his mistakes, and cooperated with the investigation in good faith. Due to these circumstances, the client came to us for legal assistance. ■ Case Issues The main issue was to prove that the client's behavior was not intentional or a habitual offense, and that he was a first-time offender with a low risk of recidivism. ■ Onkang's assistance Our lawyers carefully analyzed the client's situation and the nature of the case, and provided the following assistance: 1. Reaching an amicable settlement with the victims - We actively coordinated to reach an amicable settlement with the victims, and the client's sincere apology and compensation for the damages

Disciplinary Appeal for Violation of Duty to Maintain Decency for Inappropriate Behavior at a Military Mess

■ Case Overview During his military service, our client drank excessively at a dinner party, resulting in physical contact and inappropriate behavior with a colleague, which led to disciplinary action for violating the duty to maintain decency within the military. The disciplinary board demoted him, but he decided to appeal the decision, claiming that it was excessive. He came to Ongang Law Firm with feelings of injustice and regret. ■ Case Issues The main issues were that the client's behavior was accidental due to alcohol and that he tried to recover damages through a settlement with the victim. ■ Ongkang's Assistance 1. Initial Consultation and Factual Clarification Our lawyers carefully analyzed the circumstances of the incident through an interview with the client, and gathered facts that could emphasize that the client's actions were not intentional. In particular, we provided evidence to prove that the client was intoxicated at the time and that the physical contact with the victim was minor.

Allegations of assault arising out of criticizing junior dress on a military installation

■ Case Overview The client was accused of assault when he pointed out the poor dress of a junior cadet at a certain military installation. The victim claimed that the client tugged on his T-shirt and made physical contact with him, which led to the client being investigated for assault. However, the client claimed that the contact was part of a legitimate local correction in accordance with military discipline. The client came to Wong Kang for legal assistance. ■ Case Issues The key issues in the case were whether the victim's statement was sufficient to establish a charge of assault, and whether an act in accordance with military discipline can be recognized as a legitimate act that does not violate social norms. ■ Onkang's Assistance 1. Clarification of Facts and Credibility of Statements Onkang's defense team thoroughly analyzed all the facts related to the situation at the time of the incident. The victim's statement was not specific and did not match the witnesses' statements.

Allegations of workplace injury and death due to safety accidents and failure to follow safety rules during military training

Allegations of workplace injury and death due to safety accidents and failure to follow safety rules during military training

■ Case summary This safety incident occurred during a tank training exercise in a military unit. The failure to comply with safety rules while operating the equipment resulted in an injury to a member of the unit, and the victim suffered injuries that required medical treatment for approximately six weeks. After the accident, the parties immediately acknowledged responsibility and apologized, but as the investigation progressed, they sought legal assistance. ■ Case Issues The key issues in this case were the degree of the defendant's professional negligence and whether there was joint negligence, especially since the defendant was assigned to a temporary position that was different from his original job, and whether his supervisor breached his duty of care. The defense team of Onkang Law Firm argued in the following directions: Demonstrating that the defendant's duty of care was not the same as that of a professional in the same position The superior's

Allegations of military sexual misconduct that occurred within a unit during military service

Allegations of military sexual misconduct that occurred within a unit during military service

The client, an active duty soldier, was investigated for alleged sexual misconduct that occurred within his unit. Due to the complexity of his relationship with the victim and the circumstances of the case, as well as the unique nature of the incident occurring in the military environment, the client and his family sought professional legal assistance. ■ Case Issues The main issues in this case were: first, the nature of the rape case in the special environment of the military and how to handle it legally; second, the young age and future prospects of the accused, who was a first-time offender; third, the possibility of a settlement to repair the damage and its sincerity; fourth, the demonstration of concrete efforts to prevent recidivism; and fifth, the appropriateness of the disposition considering the status of the accused in the military. ■ Ongang Law Firm

Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, assault, and insulting a superior by a military officer against a subordinate.

Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, assault, and insulting a superior by a military officer against a subordinate.

■ Case Overview Our client is a military officer who was charged with multiple offenses that occurred within his unit. In particular, he was accused of rape and assault against his subordinates, as well as insulting his superiors, which required a very careful approach. From the beginning of the investigation, the possibility of imprisonment was raised against the client, and given the seriousness of the charges, the possibility of a prison sentence could not be ruled out. The client sought professional legal assistance. ■ Case Issues The main issues in this case were: Determining the intent and credibility of the evidence of the alleged rape Determining the credibility of the victims' statements Determining the degree of the alleged assault and the possibility of carving up the offense Determining the elements of the alleged insult and humiliation Finding mitigating circumstances in favor of the sentence ■ How Onkang helped the client

Allegations of forcing recruits to write non-mandatory error notes during military service

Allegations of forcing recruits to write non-mandatory error notes during military service

The client, who was serving in the military, along with his co-defendants, his predecessors and successors, forced the victim, who had just completed the training center and had just moved to a new place, to do unnecessary work, such as filling out a mistake note every time the victim made a mistake, and then have it inspected. ■ Case Issues The victim wrote a mistake note by herself and never instructed her to do so, and when she brought it to the client for inspection after writing it herself, the client only confirmed it at the victim's request and instructed her to undergo the inspection, but did not assault or intimidate her as a means of doing so, and it was necessary to argue that the crime of coercion could not be committed because there was an implied notice of harm that could restrict the victim's freedom of decision-making beyond what is permissible under social norms or frighten her to the point of interfering with her freedom of decision-making. ■ Issue Resolution Law Firm Ongang

Alleged assault during an altercation in a military housing unit

Alleged assault during an altercation in a military housing unit

A client who is in the military was cleaning and moving out of his living quarters. While cleaning, he bumped into the victim's shoulder, and the victim started a dispute with him. As a peer counselor, he had heard about the victim's difficulties in the military due to his unfaithfulness. When he confronted the victim about this, the victim began punching him. The client was charged with assault. The client tried to avoid the victim's assault, but the victim was concerned that he would be the only one punished for the assault, and he claimed that the client had also assaulted him. Under the circumstances of the incident, the client and the victim were the only people in the room, no one else witnessed the confrontation, and the victim had a bruise on his cheek.