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[DUI Attorney Defense Case] With the Assistance of a DUI Attorney, a Fine Was Imposed for Drunk Driving

The client, who was caught by the police while driving under the influence, came to Daeryun to defend against the case with the assistance of a DUI attorney.
CONTENTS
  • 1. The Client Who Came to a DUI Attorney
    • - The Circumstances at the Time of the Drunk Driving Detection as Understood by the DUI Attorney
    • - The Penalties for Drunk Driving as Explained by the DUI Attorney
  • 2. The DUI Attorney's Assistance in Defending Against the Drunk Driving Case
    • - The DUI Attorney Argued That the Client Had Lived an Upright Life With No Other Criminal Record
    • - The DUI Attorney Argued That There Was No Direct Property or Personal Damage Caused by the Drunk Driving
    • - The DUI Attorney Argued That the Client Was Deeply Remorseful for the Wrongdoing
  • 3. With the Assistance of the DUI Attorney, a ‘Fine’ Was Imposed
    • - How to Respond in Defending Against a Road Traffic Act Violation Case, as Explained by the DUI Attorney

1. The Client Who Came to a DUI Attorney

The client, who had been driving under the influence and was stopped while parked briefly to rest, was caught in a police check. The client came to a DUI attorney at Daeryun in order to defend against the charge of violating the Road Traffic Act.

The Circumstances at the Time of the Drunk Driving Detection as Understood by the DUI Attorney

The client met an acquaintance after a long time and had a meal together, during which the client also drank alcohol.

After the gathering ended, the client drove under the influence due to a momentary lapse in judgment.

While driving, the client felt drowsy, parked to rest, and fell asleep inside the vehicle, where the client was then caught by the police.

The Penalties for Drunk Driving as Explained by the DUI Attorney

▷The Penalties for Drunk Driving as Explained by the DUI Attorney

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Penalty

Applicable Provision

0.2 percent or more

Imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years, or

a fine of not less than 10 million won and not more than 20 million won

Road Traffic Act, Article 148-2, Paragraph 3, Item 1

0.08 percent or more and less than 0.2 percent

Imprisonment for not less than 1 year and not more than 2 years, or

a fine of not less than 5 million won and not more than 10 million won

Road Traffic Act, Article 148-2, Paragraph 3, Item 2

0.03 percent or more and less than 0.08 percent

Imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or

a fine of not more than 5 million won

Road Traffic Act, Article 148-2, Paragraph 3, Item 3

2. The DUI Attorney's Assistance in Defending Against the Drunk Driving Case

For the client, who was deeply remorseful after committing drunk driving due to a momentary lapse in judgment, the DUI attorney at Daeryun prepared the strongest possible defense for the case involving the violation of the Road Traffic Act.

The DUI Attorney Argued That the Client Had Lived an Upright Life With No Other Criminal Record

The client was an ordinary member of society who had lived diligently as the head of a household.

The client drove while intoxicated because the client made a momentary error in judgment while under the influence of alcohol.

The DUI attorney at Daeryun argued that the client was a citizen who had lived an upright life with no other criminal record, and asked the court for leniency.

The DUI Attorney Argued That There Was No Direct Property or Personal Damage Caused by the Drunk Driving

Getting behind the wheel after drinking was clearly the client's mistake.

The DUI attorney at Daeryun argued that, although the drunk driving was clearly the client's fault, no other accident occurred as a result of the client's drunk driving.

The attorney also submitted that there was no direct property or personal damage caused by the client's mistake.

The DUI Attorney Argued That the Client Was Deeply Remorseful for the Wrongdoing

The client deeply regretted the drunk driving committed through poor judgment while intoxicated, and was remorseful for the wrongdoing.

Since this incident occurred, the client has used public transportation instead of a vehicle and has made personal efforts not to repeat the same mistake.

The DUI attorney at Daeryun argued that the client was deeply remorseful for the wrongdoing.

3. With the Assistance of the DUI Attorney, a ‘Fine’ Was Imposed

The client who committed drunk driving had been very worried that the life of an ordinary household head might fall apart. With the assistance of the DUI attorney at Daeryun in defending against the case involving the violation of the Road Traffic Act, the client was able to receive a fine.

How to Respond in Defending Against a Road Traffic Act Violation Case, as Explained by the DUI Attorney

As with the client in this case, when it is a first offense of drunk driving, the person should actively cooperate with the police investigation in order to defend against a case involving the violation of the Road Traffic Act.

Also, as with the client, when caught in an on-the-spot check, the person should acknowledge the facts of the offense rather than deny them, and follow the instructions of the police.

To obtain the lightest possible sentence, you may wish to come to a DUI attorney at Daeryun with extensive experience in drunk driving cases and prepare your defense for the case.

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