Legal Q&A

Statutory rape of a minor: even if sexual intercourse is with the minor's consent, is it subject to punishment?

This is embarrassing, but I am under investigation on the ground that I had sexual intercourse with a minor. I did have intercourse with the other person's consent... but I am afraid that I may be punished for statutory rape of a minor... If it is a first offense, could the sentence be somewhat reduced? This is my first time in such a situation, so I would appreciate as detailed an answer as possible. Please help me.

Even as a first-time sexual molestation offender, could a sentence of imprisonment for an indecent act by compulsion be imposed?

Recently I had been drinking, and because I drank more than usual, I embraced a woman on the street. The woman, who was angry, immediately reported me to the police… I am now under investigation on charges of sexual molestation. Even though I am a first-time sexual molestation offender, can a sentence of imprisonment for an indecent act by compulsion be imposed? I am very frightened right now. Please help..

Until when does the statute of limitations for sex crimes run?

Hello. While watching the news, I suddenly became curious, so I am asking a question. What is the statute of limitations for sex crimes? In my thinking, the statute of limitations for sex crimes seems to differ for each case; is that correct? If someone commits a sex crime against a minor, what happens to the statute of limitations? I would be very grateful if you could explain in detail!

Workplace sexual molestation by abuse of authority: is it subject to punishment even if the victim does not refuse?

I have become implicated in a workplace sexual molestation case. Can I be punished even if the victim did not refuse? I am curious about what the sentence for workplace sexual molestation is and how I should properly respond in such a case. I am so anxious right now that I cannot even sleep well. I would be grateful if those who have had a similar experience or who know this crime well could reply.

I was reported for hidden camera filming while filming on the street, and I feel deeply wronged

A few days ago, while I was waiting for the bus on my way home, the sunset was so beautiful that I took a photo. Then a woman suddenly approached me, asked whether I had photographed her, and demanded to see my phone. I felt so offended that I refused, and then she reported me to the police for hidden camera filming. What would be the best way to respond…

Is even a mere fine a ground for disciplinary action or dismissal of a public official?

I am a public official. I am very worried because I am at risk of receiving a fine for the sexual offense of indecent act by compulsion. If a public official is sentenced to a fine, does this constitute a ground for disciplinary action or dismissal? If anyone has had a similar experience, or if an attorney or expert well versed in sexual offense cases could give me detailed advice, I would greatly appreciate it, as this is very urgent.

Can the spouse at fault not receive division of marital property in divorce?

Because I had an affair, my wife demanded a divorce, and I am currently facing divorce. Literally, I am the party responsible for the breakdown of the marriage. I have heard that a spouse at fault cannot receive any division of property at all, so I am somewhat worried. Is it really true that a spouse at fault cannot receive any division of marital property in divorce at all?

Is it impossible to modify the child support determined at the time of divorce?

I have been sending the child support determined at the time of divorce until now, but recently I have become financially strained, and the burden is too great. My income has decreased significantly, so I would like to have the child support adjusted, but is it impossible to modify the child support determined at the time of divorce? I would like to have it reduced even a little, but I do not know what to do.

Do I have to pay taxes on property received through the division of marital property in a divorce?

In the course of divorcing my wife, I received an apartment and some cash, such as savings, through the division of marital property. Is tax also imposed on property divided in this way during a divorce? I am wondering whether I have to pay something like gift tax or income tax. Even though this is merely a settlement of property arising from the divorce, I am wondering whether I need to file a tax return, so I am submitting this inquiry.