The client in this case was a US-ROK SOFA status personnel who was charged with assault by hitting a fellow attendee at a music festival. The victim wanted our client to be punished, however, Pureum Law Office managed to persuade the victim and helped them reach a settlement and, as a result, our client’s case resulted in non-indictment.
Conclusion: it is possible to avoid indictment and, as a result, criminal punishment, after being charged with assault.