Criminal Law
Explore criminal defense in Korea with insights on cases like sexual assault, drug offenses, and scams. Learn about legal strategies, rights, and processes to navigate the Korean justice system effectively.
Special Assault case Dismissed (Soju bottle thrown at person)
Special Assault case Dismissed The client is a U.S. Army specialist and is subject to the SOFA agreement, but the case occurred outside of work,…
Probation for selling marijuana in Korea
Probation for selling marijuana in Korea The client in this case is a person who had been selling marijuana (cannabis) in South Korea for several years.…
DUI case with no punishment
DUI case with no punishment - South Korea This client became intoxicated in Seoul's Itaewon area and drove to his home, but a person in another…
Fraudulent use of credit card
Fraudulent use of credit card - South Korea While staying at a local hotel in South Korea, this client used someone else’s credit card without permission…
Acquitted after being charged with obstruction of justice – South Korea
Acquitted after being charged with obstruction of justice - South Korea Pureum Law Office (PLO) recently defended a foreign client who had been put on trial…
False accusation of a sex crime
False Accusation of a Sex Crime In this case involving false accusation of a sex crime, our client had consensual intercourse with the alleged victim, but…
Case study: LSD import
LSD Import - Korea Our client in this case of LSD Import was arrested for importing LSD into South Korea after ordering the illicit substance off…
Case study: Cleared of suspicion on alleged sexual assault
Cleared of suspicion on alleged sexual assault - Korea The client in this case was investigated for the alleged quasi-rape (taking advantage of another's condition of…
Case study: Import of cannabis
Import of Cannabis Vape - Korea The client in this case was indicted by South Korean legal authorities for importing cannabis vape cartridges after asking a…
