Foreign Theft Case – E-9 Visa Holder in Incheon Granted Suspension of Sentence

Foreign Theft Case – E-9 Visa Holder in Incheon Granted Suspension of Sentence 

Law Firm Dongju 법무법인 동주 

A 30-something Uzbek national residing in Incheon under an E-9 employment visa was reported for theft after leaving a store without paying for several daily goods.

Although the incident involved a minor amount, the case was serious since a criminal conviction could directly affect his visa status. The client immediately contacted Dongju Law Firm, and the defense team accompanied him from the police investigation stage.

Defense strategy:

• Submitted a handwritten apology and reflection letter before the investigation.
• Secured a settlement with the store through a sincere written apology and compensation.
• Filed an attorney’s opinion emphasizing his remorse, financial hardship, and lack of prior record.

✅The result? The court issued a ₩200,000 fine with suspension of sentence (선고유예), meaning no formal criminal record was entered. The client successfully maintained his E-9 visa and continued living legally in Korea.

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외국인으로서 절도 혐의에 연루되면 체류 자격과 재입국 여부에도 직접적인 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다. 하지만 이번 사례처럼 초기에 합의와 반성 의사를 명확히 전달하고, 전문가의 도움을 받는다면 충분히 선처를 받을 수 있습니다.

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