Intrusion into a multi-use place for a sexual purpose: what is the statutory penalty?

Legal basis: Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, Article 12. Statutory penalty: Up to 1 year in prison or a fine of up to KRW 10 million.

Intrusion into a multi-use place for a sexual purpose: how is the case usually handled?

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

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Intrusion into a multi-use place for a sexual purpose: statutory penalty and likely requested sentence

The statutory penalty for Intrusion into a multi-use place for a sexual purpose and the likely handling of the case depending on your circumstances. The results are for reference only.

Statutory penalty: Up to 1 year in prison or a fine of up to KRW 10 million
Legal basis: Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, Article 12
Category: Sex crimes · Sexual Violence Punishment Act

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Was it repeated, or was the act serious?

YesNo

Sex crime history

NoneReceived a suspension of indictment or a fine for the same type beforeReceived a prison sentence for a sex crime, or was punished several times

Was the risk very low given the place, method and time, or did you settle with the victim?

YesNo

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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
Formal trial (prison sentence requested)
Likely requested sentence
8 months or more in prison
Formal trial (fine requested)
Likely fine
KRW 2 million or more
Formal trial (fine requested)
Likely fine
KRW 1.5 million or more
Suspension of indictment possible
With no record and a low risk or a settlement, a suspension of indictment on conditions such as an education program is possible.

Notes

This is entering a toilet, bathhouse, changing room, breastfeeding room or similar place to satisfy sexual desire, or refusing to leave when asked.
The statutory penalty has risen (previously up to 1 year in prison or a fine of up to KRW 3 million).

Frequently asked questions

Intrusion into a multi-use place for a sexual purpose: what is the statutory penalty?: Legal basis: Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, Article 12. Statutory penalty: Up to 1 year in prison or a fine of up to KRW 10 million.
Intrusion into a multi-use place for a sexual purpose: how is the case usually handled?: Depending on the circumstances, it may be handled as follows: Detention considered, Formal trial (prison sentence requested), Formal trial (fine requested), Suspension of indictment possible. 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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