Success Cases
Taeshin Law Firm has represented clients from around the world across a wide range of criminal, civil, family, and commercial matters in Korea. The cases below are selected representative outcomes that illustrate the breadth of our experience. Identifying details have been adjusted where appropriate to preserve client confidentiality.
No-Charge Decision for Foreign Client in Quasi-Rape Case Involving Hotel Stay
A foreign national residing in Korea was accused of quasi-rape after a hotel stay with a woman he had met through social media. The complainant alleged that the client touched her while she was sleeping and committed an indecent act. The client maintained that any physical contact was consensual and that the accusation arose after he refused a sudden demand for money. Taeshin Law Firm assigned an English-speaking attorney, analyzed social media content from both parties, and demonstrated that the complainant's account was inconsistent with the surrounding circumstances. The police issued a no-charge decision for insufficient evidence.
Read Full CaseSuspension of Indictment in Subway Sexual Harassment Case: First-Time Offender Avoids Criminal Record
The client was investigated for committing an indecent act against a victim in a crowded subway. Through sincere admission of wrongdoing, attorney-assisted investigation, settlement with the victim, and effective presentation of favorable sentencing factors, the defense team obtained a suspension of indictment with an educational condition, allowing the client to avoid a criminal conviction.
Read Full CaseAppeal Acquittal in Military Indecent Assault Case: First-Trial Conviction Reversed Through Credibility Impeachment
A military service member was convicted at first trial of indecent assault and assault based solely on the complainant's testimony. Taeshin Law Firm identified critical inconsistencies in the complainant's account, challenged the credibility of the allegations through detailed witness examination and logical reconstruction of the facts, and secured an acquittal on the indecent assault charge at the appeal trial.
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2.2 Billion Won Judgment in Anesthesia Malpractice Case Involving Quadriplegia and Hypoxic Brain Damage
A patient in his 40s suffered catastrophic injuries including quadriplegia and hypoxic brain damage after cardiac arrest during sedation anesthesia for an upper endoscopy at a major Korean hospital. Taeshin Law Firm represented the patient's spouse in a damages claim against the hospital and secured a 2.2 billion won judgment, overcoming the hospital's aggressive opposition and counterclaim for unpaid medical fees.
Read Full CaseNon-Prosecution Decision for Foreign Client Accused of Rape and Camera-Based Sexual Threats
Taeshin Law Firm successfully represented a foreign client who had been accused of serious sex crimes, including rape, illegal filming using a camera, and threatening the alleged victim with recorded sexual footage. After careful defense during the police investigation stage, the police issued a non-prosecution decision, allowing the client to avoid criminal indictment.
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Suspended Sentence in Narcotics Control Act Case Involving Marijuana and Cocaine Allegations
Taeshin Law Firm defended a client charged under the Narcotics Control Act for alleged purchase and use of marijuana and cocaine, securing a suspended sentence from the court of first instance despite a high risk of immediate imprisonment.
Read Full CaseSuspended Sentence Achieved in Quasi-Rape and Illegal Filming Case Involving Intoxication
Taeshin Law Firm helped a first-time offender avoid immediate detention and receive a suspended sentence in a serious sex crime case involving quasi-rape and illegal filming.
Read Full CaseDismissal of Fraud Charges Against Foreign Executive
A foreign national executive faced serious fraud allegations related to a commercial transaction. Our defense team secured a full dismissal before indictment through rigorous evidentiary review and strategic negotiation.
Read Full CaseSuspended Sentence for Foreign Defendant in Voice Phishing Collection Case
Taeshin Law Firm represented a foreign national who was detained and indicted after becoming involved in a voice phishing case through a job advertisement on a chat application. The client was accused of acting as a cash collector and delivery intermediary for a telecommunications financial fraud organization. Although Korean courts treat voice phishing cases very seriously, the defense team presented a focused sentencing strategy emphasizing the client's limited role, admission of the charges, sincere remorse, cooperation with the investigation, partial attempted nature of the offense, family petitions, and compensation efforts. The court sentenced the client to one year of imprisonment, suspended for two years, allowing the client to avoid immediate imprisonment.
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