False appraisal, interpretation or translation: what is the statutory penalty?

Legal basis: Criminal Act, Article 154. Statutory penalty: Up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to KRW 10 million (up to 10 years in prison if intended to get someone punished).

False appraisal, interpretation or translation: how is the case usually handled?

Depending on the circumstances, it may be handled as follows: Detention considered, Formal trial (prison sentence requested). Enter your circumstances in the calculator above to see which one applies.

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False appraisal, interpretation or translation: statutory penalty and likely requested sentence

The statutory penalty for False appraisal, interpretation or translation and the likely handling of the case depending on your circumstances. The results are for reference only.

Statutory penalty: Up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to KRW 10 million (up to 10 years in prison if intended to get someone punished)
Legal basis: Criminal Act, Article 154
Category: Public duties

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Was it intended to get another person punished?

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Do you have a prior conviction for perjury or false accusation, or did it unfairly influence a trial, or were you paid, or was it organized?

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What the handling steps mean

Detention considered · Detention (구속): being held in custody during the investigation and trial under a court warrant when there is a risk of fleeing or destroying evidence
Formal trial · Formal trial (구공판): the prosecutor asks the court for a trial, and you stand before a judge in a courtroom
Summary fine · Summary indictment (약식기소): a procedure in which a fine is set on the documents, without a trial in a courtroom
Suspension of indictment possible · Suspension of indictment (기소유예): the wrongdoing is recognized, but the prosecutor takes various circumstances into account and closes the case without sending it to trial
Referral to the Family Court possible · Domestic or juvenile protection case: instead of criminal punishment, the Family Court imposes protective dispositions such as counseling, a no-contact order or community service

Handling standards at a glance

Listed from heaviest to lightest. The actual decision depends on the results of the investigation and your circumstances.

Detention considered
Likely requested sentence
10 months or more in prison
If it was intended to get someone punished, investigation in detention is the rule.
Detention considered
Likely requested sentence
10 months or more in prison
If there is a prior conviction, payment or organized activity, investigation in detention is considered.
Formal trial (prison sentence requested)
Likely requested sentence
10 months or more in prison
A formal trial is the rule.

Notes

If you confess or turn yourself in before the trial or disciplinary decision becomes final, the penalty is reduced or waived.

Frequently asked questions

False appraisal, interpretation or translation: what is the statutory penalty?: Legal basis: Criminal Act, Article 154. Statutory penalty: Up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to KRW 10 million (up to 10 years in prison if intended to get someone punished).
False appraisal, interpretation or translation: how is the case usually handled?: Depending on the circumstances, it may be handled as follows: Detention considered, Formal trial (prison sentence requested). Enter your circumstances in the calculator above to see which one applies.

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This is only an estimate based on how investigative agencies usually handle cases. The actual decision and request depend on the facts of the case, such as a settlement, prior convictions and how the crime happened, and on the judgment of the prosecutor in charge; the final sentence is decided by the court. If you are about to be questioned, do not rely on this result alone and talk to a lawyer first.

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