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Sexual misconduct accusation, afraid of being innocent? Consensus answers from 27 lawyers
Hanbyol Law LLC, a lawyer at Hanbyol Law LLC, analyzed that a 'not guilty due to insufficient evidence' in a rape complaint does not mean that a person is immediately punished as an innocent person. He explained that the key is whether the person intentionally made up a false story, and the circumstances that led him to believe that he was victimized and the honesty of his statement at the time are important. Therefore, if the person sincerely complained of victimization, it is unlikely that he will be acquitted even if he is not charged.
Mr. Yongjun also pointed out that criminal penalties and civil damages should be judged separately. Explaining that in the case of a not guilty plea, the other party can claim attorney fees or alimony in a separate civil lawsuit, and that there is no automatic system for attorney fees in criminal proceedings, he recommended making a consistent statement based on the facts and getting legal assistance.

