Robber Who Took 8,000 Won Again at Massage Shop During Recidivism Period Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

A man in his 50s with a prior conviction for robbery was sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing money and valuables again at a massage shop during the recidivism period.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] A man in his 50s with multiple prior convictions for robbery was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the appellate court, the same as in the first trial, for allegedly robbing valuables at a massage parlor within three years of completing his previous sentence.

On the 23rd, the Gwangju High Court's 2-3 Criminal Division (Presiding Judge Park Jeong-hoon) announced that it dismissed the appeal of Mr. A (59), who was indicted for violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes (robbery) and was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the first trial.

The court also upheld the original court's order to attach an electronic monitoring device (electronic anklet) to Mr. A for 10 years.

The court stated, "The original sentence does not appear to exceed the reasonable range of discretion," rejecting Mr. A's claim that the sentencing was unfair.

According to the investigation, Mr. A was charged with threatening a female owner and employees with a weapon at a massage parlor located in Gwangju last January, stealing two check cards, a mobile phone, an ID card, and 8,000 won in cash before fleeing. Mr. A had previously served prison sentences three times for robbery and was found to have committed the crime again within three years after his release.

In the first trial, it was pointed out, "Mr. A threatened and restrained the victims before stealing valuables. After his release, feeling economic pressure, he appears to have repeated the crime without much remorse. The nature of the crime is very serious." The court sentenced him to 10 years in prison, judging that severe punishment was necessary as Mr. A committed crimes again despite multiple punishments for robbery and theft.

The current Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes stipulates that "a person who has been sentenced to imprisonment three or more times for robbery and commits the same crime (including attempts) again shall be punished as a recidivist with life imprisonment or imprisonment of 10 years or more."

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