[English Translations for Global Clients - Success Case]

1. Case Overview

The client (defendant) was in a romantic relationship with the victim when he discovered, on the victim’s phone, sexually explicit videos and photos of the victim with another man.

The client transferred these files to his own device and kept them.

After the victim ended the relationship and cut off contact, the client — angered by the breakup — began threatening the victim by using the private materials he had kept.

He warned the victim that unless she gave him money, he would expose their private relationship and distribute the explicit photos and videos, leading to his indictment for attempted extortion — a serious criminal charge.

2. Taelim’s Assistance

Attorneys at Taelim Law Firm, Gangnam Office centered their defense on demonstrating the client’s sincere acknowledgment of wrongdoing and genuine remorse.

They emphasized that the client had already spent nearly three months in detention, during which he had ample time to reflect deeply on his actions.

Through Taelim’s proactive intervention, a full settlement was reached with the victim, who submitted a formal statement of non-punishment intent, indicating she no longer wished for the client to be criminally punished.

The defense also argued that:

The crime remained at the attempt stage, as no money was received and no photos were actually distributed; and

The client had no prior criminal record of similar offenses.

These points were strongly presented as mitigating factors in sentencing.

3. Case Outcome

The court accepted the arguments presented by Taelim Law Firm, Gangnam Office.

While acknowledging the serious nature of the offense, given that it involved threats using private sexual materials, the court took into account the following favorable circumstances:

The client’s full admission of guilt and sincere remorse;

His period of confinement and reflection;

The amicable settlement with the victim, who did not wish for punishment; and

The fact that the offense was an attempt, not a completed crime.

Taking all these into consideration, the court sentenced the client to imprisonment with a suspended execution (probation), allowing him to avoid actual incarceration.

4. Significance of the Case

This case demonstrates that even in crimes involving private blackmail — among the most socially condemned offenses —, a defendant can avoid imprisonment if there is prompt, genuine reconciliation with the victim and clear evidence of deep remorse.

Despite the client’s period of detention, Taelim Law Firm, Gangnam Office remained fully committed, focusing on victim restitution and rehabilitation, ultimately securing a suspended sentence that allowed the client to reintegrate into society.

This is a meaningful example of how dedicated legal advocacy can transform a severe criminal situation into a chance for redemption and recovery.

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