Acquittal on appeal of a member of the National Assembly charged under the Public Official Election Act, later made final

While serving as a member of the National Assembly, the client was indicted for violating the Public Official Election Act in connection with providing money or goods relating to constituents.

Attorney Jaehoon Lee defended the client in the criminal case.

The central issue was whether the provision of money or goods at issue amounted to a donation prohibited under the Public Official Election Act, and whether, in light of the relevant facts and evidence, the client could be held criminally liable.

We reviewed the relevant facts, including the circumstances in which the money or goods were provided and whether the client was involved, and contested the charges with a focus on whether the Public Official Election Act's restrictions on donations applied.

Based on the relevant evidence and legal issues, we argued that the client had not committed a violation of the Public Official Election Act.

The appellate court acquitted the client of the charge of violating the Public Official Election Act.

The acquittal later became final.