
Responding to a first-degree assault fine with an inspection station
The client and the victim were legally married, and during an argument in the client's shared living quarters, the client became enraged when the victim suggested that they divorce, and the client struck the victim several times in the face and chest with both hands. When the victim attempted to call the client's mother, the client threatened the victim with "I'm going to kill you," and then grabbed a knife from a kitchen drawer and stabbed the victim in the neck."The victim was in serious fear for her life and reported the client for special assault, and he was sentenced to a fine at the first trial stage. However, the prosecution appealed the lighter sentence and the case went to appeal. ■ Case Issues In this case, although the incident occurred somewhat accidentally in the context of a domestic dispute, the client was charged with "special assault" because he held a knife, which, according to the Supreme Court's sentencing guidelines, would have resulted in a maximum sentence of one year and two months in prison, even if reduced. The defense team of Ongang Law Firm represented the client in this case.