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.