Foreign Employee Accused of Forcible Molestation Acquitted: Three Key Defense Strategies

Foreign Employee Accused of Forcible Molestation Acquitted: Three Key Defense Strategies

Law Firm Dongju 법무법인 동주 

A 35-year-old U.S. national working in Korea on an E-7 visa was arrested on his way to work after being accused of forcible molestation (강제추행) in a crowded subway train. The alleged victim and several witnesses gave statements against him, but the available CCTV footage was unclear.

Given that a foreigner convicted of a sex offense risks not only criminal penalties but also visa cancellation and deportation, the stakes were particularly high.

Dongju Law Firm stepped in immediately and secured a non-indictment (무혐의) decision through three main strategies:

1. CCTV Analysis – Demonstrated that physical contact was incidental and unavoidable due to subway congestion, not intentional.

2. Witness Credibility Challenge – Highlighted inconsistencies among witness testimonies, weakening the reliability of the accusations.

3. Character and Social Stability Evidence – Submitted proof of the client’s 7 years of lawful residence, professional career, and strong community ties to emphasize lack of criminal intent.

✅The result?  The client was cleared of all charges, preserved his clean record, and avoided deportation or visa complications.

 

 Full story of success stories / 성공사례 전문

강제추행초범 사건은 초기에 어떻게 대응하느냐에 따라 결과가 크게 달라집니다. 특히 외국인의 경우, 유죄판결 시 비자연장 제한과 외국인추방 같은 출입국 문제까지 함께 발생할 수 있어 더욱 신중한 대응이 필요합니다.  

만약 외국인강제추행이나 외국인성범죄 관련 혐의로 어려움을 겪고 계신다면, 더 이상 혼자 대응하지 마시고 법무법인 동주의 형사사건전문 변호사와 상담하시기를 권장드립니다.

 

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