If you want the offender to receive strong punishment through a sentencing petition for sex crimes [Must Read]

We are LAWFIRM LEAP, where a team of three attorneys with backgrounds at major law firms and the police handles cases together.

If you are reading this now, you may be someone who has suffered a sex crime and is going through a difficult time due to physical as well as psychological pain.

Especially in such circumstances, we would like to emphasize that you should find the strength to seek ways to ensure strict legal punishment.

In sex crime cases, victims typically report the incident on the spot or file a report with the police by calling 112, and afterward may also prepare and submit a written complaint to the police.

The police will hear the victim's statement, receive evidence, and then investigate the suspect.

After confirming the suspect's statement as well, the police will combine the submitted evidence and investigative materials to determine whether the charges are substantiated.

At this stage, if you want strong punishment, you must ensure the offender is not released for lack of evidence during the investigation, and make clear through evidence and a sentencing petition that you want strong punishment.

With that in mind, today we will explain how to respond when you want strong punishment for the offender in a sex crime case.

At LAWFIRM LEAP, our specialized attorneys with experience at major law firms and the police handle each case, so we understand the police's perspective better than anyone.

We can find favorable methods to secure strict punishment at the police and prosecution investigation stages.

If you need help, please contact us as soon as possible.

01If you are in a situation where you need a sentencing petition for a sex crime

02Article 297 of the Criminal Act (Rape)

A person who commits rape against another through violence or intimidation shall be punished with imprisonment with labor for at least three years.

In such cases, the suspect will also seek legal advice to find possible leniency measures suited to their situation, so you must gather statements and evidence properly under the guidance of an expert from the initial investigation stage and demand a thorough investigation.

At this point, submitting a sentencing petition from yourself and your family requesting strict punishment is an effective way to demonstrate that the offense was serious and that the resulting harm was significant.

To this end, submitting such a petition not only during the police investigation but also to the court if a trial is held helps ensure a strict sentence is handed down.

When drafting such a petition, it is best for the party concerned to write it by hand, specifically describing the background and circumstances of the incident.

It should also clearly state the severity of the resulting harm.

Submitting this repeatedly so that the police, prosecutors, and judges handling the investigation record can see it helps secure a strict punishment.

Because judges and investigators are also human, if they see materials that let them understand the suffering in detail, rather than simply reviewing the investigative record, they will gain a deeper understanding of the gravity of the case and are more likely to impose a higher sentence on the offender.

03For strict punishment in sex crime cases, do not settle

If the offender's guilt is likely to be established in a sex crime case, the victim should respond with the assistance of a specialized attorney so that the offender can be held accountable under the law.

If you want a strict punishment, you must never accept a settlement proposed by the other side during the investigation or trial process.

Even if the charges are legally established, if the offender apologizes, provides compensation, and submits a statement of non-prosecution wish, there is a high likelihood the offender will receive leniency.

At this point, the victim may choose to accept the offender's proposal, but if you want strong punishment without a settlement, you must never proceed with a settlement.

Since defending against sentencing is critical for the offender, there may be numerous proposals made not only to the victim but also through family members or attorneys, but if you want strict punishment, you must consistently refuse them.

Otherwise, if you accept a settlement agreement proposed by the other side, it is legally recognized as a sentencing factor, which increases the likelihood that the offender will receive leniency.

Therefore, you should confirm these points in advance and carefully consult with a specialized attorney so that the criminal proceedings can move forward according to your wishes.

Fortunately, in sex crime cases, if the victim does not settle, the offender's sentence may increase, so please respond from the very first steps, just as with a sentencing petition, so that strict legal action is taken.

Because we have experience conducting investigations, we can respond effectively to investigations.

The attorneys at LAWFIRM LEAP have handled a variety of criminal cases while working at Kim & Chang and Bae, Kim & Lee, Korea's largest law firms, and in particular, having handled numerous sex crime cases as former police officers, we can advise victims on the strategic statements they should make during the initial investigation.

If you work with LAWFIRM LEAP, an attorney with experience at a major law firm and the police will personally accompany you from the beginning to the end of the case, actively helping you achieve the outcome you want, whether that is strong punishment for the offender or financial compensation.

We understand your situation and urgency better than anyone, so please stop worrying alone and contact LEAP at any time.

With a customized strategy and countermeasures, we will thoroughly respond to the investigative agency's inquiry and help ensure the offender receives a strong sentence by proving the harm suffered.

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