20s Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison for Committing Another Crime During 'Bicycle Theft' Trial

Theft Even After Being Referred to Trial
Court: "The Guilt Is Not Light"... 6-Month Imprisonment

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] A man in his 20s, who was on trial for bicycle theft, was sentenced to prison again for committing theft.

According to the legal community on the 19th, Judge Park Soyeon of Criminal Division 7 at the Seoul Eastern District Court sentenced Seo Mo (28), who was indicted on charges of theft and others, to six months in prison on the 11th.

Seo stole seven bicycles over about two months starting from July last year by breaking the locks with pliers.

Even after being brought to trial, he did not reform and stole bicycles several more times.

Judge Park stated, "The defendant has a prior record of punishment for similar crimes, and despite ongoing trials for similar offenses, he continued to commit theft, so the culpability is not light."

She also ruled, "Among the victims, three have reached amicable settlements and do not wish for punishment against the defendant, and one victim has had the stolen items returned, so there appears to be no substantial damage."

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