CONTENTS
- 1. The Client Who Visited the Gangneung Law Office
- - The Client Who Requested a Gangneung Attorney's Assistance
- - Laws Relevant to the Case as Explained by the Gangneung Attorney
- - Aid Measures as Explained by the Gangneung Attorney
- 2. The Gangneung Law Office's Assistance
- - Gangneung Law Firm Attorney Argues That the Client Deeply Regrets the Incident
- - Gangneung Law Firm Attorney Argues That the Client Made Efforts to Remedy the Harm
- - Gangneung Law Firm Attorney Argues That the Client's Family and Acquaintances Plead for Leniency
- 3. A Fine for Hit-and-Run Causing Injury Through the Gangneung Law Office's Assistance
- - Need the Assistance of a Gangneung Attorney?
1. The Client Who Visited the Gangneung Law Office
The client came to a Gangneung attorney to receive assistance with a charge of hit-and-run causing injury. The Gangneung attorney collaborated with attorneys nationwide to assist the client.
The Client Who Requested a Gangneung Attorney's Assistance
On the day of the incident, the client was driving their own car straight ahead.
A crosswalk was located up ahead.
The client did not slow down or check ahead and to the left and right, and entered the crosswalk just as they were.
The victim, who was crossing the crosswalk, had a leg struck by the door area of the client's vehicle and fell.
The client stopped the car a short distance from the scene and went to check on the victim.
The victim appeared to be unharmed, so the client did not report the matter and returned home.
The client, who was then charged with hit-and-run causing injury, requested the assistance of the Gangneung law office.
Laws Relevant to the Case as Explained by the Gangneung Attorney
The Gangneung law office explained matters such as 🔗failure to take measures after an accident / hit-and-run.
Failure to take measures after an accident, or hit-and-run, refers to a person who causes a traffic accident leaving the scene without taking follow-up measures.
The crime committed by the client falls under hit-and-run causing injury.
▶ Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, Article 5-3 (Aggravated Punishment of a Fleeing Driver)
① If the driver of a vehicle who has committed a crime under Article 268 of the Criminal Act through the operation of a motor vehicle, motorized bicycle, or tracked vehicle prescribed in Article 2 of the Road Traffic Act flees without taking the measures prescribed in Article 54 (1) of the Road Traffic Act, such as aiding the victim, that driver shall be subject to aggravated punishment as follows.
1. If the driver causes the death of the victim and flees, or if the victim dies after the driver has fled, the driver shall be punished by imprisonment for life or for not less than five years.
2. If the driver causes injury to the victim, the driver shall be punished by imprisonment for a definite term of not less than one year, or by a fine of not less than 5 million won and not more than 30 million won.
② If the driver who caused the accident moves the victim away from the scene of the accident, abandons the victim, and flees, that driver shall be subject to aggravated punishment as follows.
1. If the driver causes the death of the victim and flees, or if the victim dies after the driver has fled, the driver shall be punished by death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for not less than five years.
2. If the driver causes injury to the victim, the driver shall be punished by imprisonment for a definite term of not less than three years.
Aid Measures as Explained by the Gangneung Attorney
The Gangneung law office emphasized that, if a traffic accident occurs, appropriate aid measures must be taken.
1. Duty to stop immediately: A person who has caused a traffic accident must immediately stop the vehicle and check the victim's condition.
2. Duty to aid the casualties: The person must take necessary action, such as aiding the victim.
3. Duty to ensure safety and verify identity: The person must provide personal details such as name, phone number, and address.
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2. The Gangneung Law Office's Assistance
After conducting a thorough consultation with the client at the Gangneung law office, the Gangneung attorney made the following arguments.
Gangneung Law Firm Attorney Argues That the Client Deeply Regrets the Incident
The client admits to all of the charges and shows remorse.
The Gangneung law office argued that the client is resolved never to repeat the same wrongdoing.
Gangneung Law Firm Attorney Argues That the Client Made Efforts to Remedy the Harm
The client went to the victim, apologized, and made efforts toward recovery.
The Gangneung law office emphasized that the victim and the client reached an amicable settlement.
Gangneung Law Firm Attorney Argues That the Client's Family and Acquaintances Plead for Leniency
The Gangneung law office argued that the client's family and acquaintances earnestly plead for leniency to be shown to the client.
3. A Fine for Hit-and-Run Causing Injury Through the Gangneung Law Office's Assistance
With the assistance of the Gangneung attorney, the client was able to be sentenced to a fine on the charge of hit-and-run causing injury.
Need the Assistance of a Gangneung Attorney?
The client was able to receive a fine in a hit-and-run injury case.
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If you are in a situation like the one above, please reach out anytime to a 🔗Gangneung attorney.
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