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I am not sure what the crime of destruction of evidence is. I am curious whether I could be legally punished if I tried to eliminate or hide important evidence related to a case. What legal liability does the act of deliberately destroying evidence incur?
Crime of destruction of evidence
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Author : ChanWoo JEONG
The crime of destruction of evidence is an offense provided for in Article 155 of the Criminal Act, and it refers to the act of intentionally destroying or hiding evidence that could affect a trial.
For example, it includes the act of intentionally deleting or damaging documents, photographs, audio recordings, digital materials, and the like in order to conceal evidence.
Such conduct is regarded as an intentional attempt to eliminate evidence that could have a significant impact on resolving the case, and it is treated as a criminal act.
The crime of destruction of evidence may be punished by imprisonment for up to five years or a fine of up to 7 million won.
If the destruction of evidence affected the seriousness of the case, the punishment may become more severe.
Because attempting to destroy evidence can bring about very serious legal consequences, it is important to strictly observe legal procedures and the protection of evidence.
In situations where there is a risk of destruction of evidence, our law firm helps you respond appropriately through legal consultation.
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