Busan Law Firm Assistance Case | A Fine for a Client Charged With Drunk Driving and Injury

The client gathered with acquaintances and drank at a bar in Jeonpo, Busan.

After drinking, the client called a designated driver in order to return home.

When the designated driver arrived, the client got in the car with an acquaintance and set off.

However, the client got into an argument with the designated driver on the way home and, after the driver got out, began driving personally.

While driving, the client collided with another vehicle near an intersection and underwent a police investigation.

Facing charges of drunk driving and injury, the client sought the help of the Busan law firm to defend against punishment.

The Busan law firm explained the 🔗punishment for drunk driving levels and the 🔗Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents.

In a situation like the client's, one may be punished for drunk driving and for violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents.

※ Article 44 (Prohibition of Driving While Intoxicated)
(1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle, etc., a tram, or a bicycle while intoxicated.

Article 148-2 (Penal Provisions)
(3) A person who has driven a motor vehicle, etc. or a tram while intoxicated in violation of Article 44 (1) shall be punished according to the following classifications:

1. A person with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.2 percent or more shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years, or by a fine of not less than 10 million won and not more than 20 million won.

2. A person with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more but less than 0.2 percent shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 1 year and not more than 2 years, or by a fine of not less than 5 million won and not more than 10 million won.

3. A person with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.03 percent or more but less than 0.08 percent shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or by a fine not exceeding 5 million won.

* If you would like a close review tailored to your individual situation, 🔗legal consultation with an attorney is recommended.

The client fully admitted to having driven under the influence out of complacency and causing an accident, and showed deep remorse.

The Busan law firm emphasized that the client was deeply remorseful for the offense and was resolved never to commit such an offense again.

The client does not usually drink, but on the day of the incident drank to excess due to work stress.

The Busan law firm argued that the client had no prior record of the same kind in connection with drunk driving.

The Busan law firm argued that the client had apologized to the victim and reached an amicable settlement.

It noted that, accordingly, the victim did not wish for the client to be punished and was seeking leniency.

With the firm's assistance, the client was able to receive a fine in the drunk driving and injury case.

If you have caused a casualty through drunk driving, you may face a high level of punishment even as a first-time offender, so it is recommended to retain an attorney and respond from the early stages.

The Busan attorney collaborates with attorneys to assist clients.

If you are in a situation like the above, please feel free to seek the help of a 🔗Busan attorney at any time.