Public Place Molestation Case Resolved with Conditional Non-Indictment
Public Place Molestation Case Resolved with Conditional Non-Indictment
A foreign worker holding an E-9 visa was investigated for public place molestation following an incident on a crowded subway in Korea.
The case arose after the client, who had consumed alcohol, made brief physical contact with a woman during rush hour, leading to a criminal complaint.
Because this offense can result in criminal punishment and mandatory immigration review, the client faced a serious risk of deportation and loss of legal status if convicted. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the client sought immediate legal assistance from Dongju Law Firm.
Dongju Law Firm developed a defense strategy focused on minimizing criminal consequences while safeguarding the client’s right to remain in Korea.
Key defense strategy:
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Early victim settlement – Facilitating sincere apologies and reaching an amicable agreement, including securing a statement of no further punishment requested by the victim.
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Demonstrating remorse and rehabilitation – Submitting handwritten letters of apology, employer references, and proof of participation in sexual awareness and prevention education.
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Highlighting proportionality – Arguing that a formal conviction would result in excessively harsh immigration consequences given the client’s clean record, stable employment, and low risk of reoffending.
✅ The result?
The prosecution issued a conditional suspension of indictment, allowing the case to conclude without criminal conviction. As a result, the client was able to avoid deportation and maintain lawful stay in Korea.
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