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The prosecutor's appeal is dismissed.
Reasons
1. The summary of the grounds for appeal (a fine of 12 million won) by the lower court is deemed to be too unhued and unfair.
2. In a case where there is no change in the conditions of sentencing compared to the judgment of the first instance court, and the sentencing of the first instance court does not deviate from the reasonable scope of discretion, it is reasonable to respect it.
(see, e.g., Supreme Court en banc Decision 2015Do3260, Jul. 23, 2015). In light of the following: (a) there is no new circumstance to change the sentence of the lower court in the trial; and (b) the reasons for sentencing as stated by the lower court are as follows: (a) comprehensively taking into account the Defendant’s age, character and conduct, records of the crime, motive or circumstance of the crime, and circumstances after the crime, the sentence imposed by the lower court was rendered within the reasonable scope of discretion; and (c) the sentence that
3. In conclusion, the prosecutor's appeal is dismissed in accordance with Article 364 (4) of the Criminal Procedure Act as it is without merit. It is so decided as per Disposition.