Busan Law Office Assistance | Assistance With Drunk Driving Charges Leading to a Minor Fine

The client was accused of drunk driving.

The client had been drinking at a dinner gathering with coworkers.

After the gathering, the client called a designated driver to go home.

However, the client's car was in a location that could only be reached through a narrow alley.

To make it easier for the designated driver to reach the car, the client drove it briefly.

In doing so, a minor collision occurred, and the police were dispatched.

In the end, the client was accused of drunk driving, and because the client already had a prior drunk driving fine on record, the client requested assistance from the Busan law office to defend against punishment.

The Busan law office explained the level of 🔗drunk driving punishment.

In a drunk driving case, a person may be sentenced to imprisonment or a fine.

If a person is a repeat offender, as the client was, the punishment is more severe, so retaining an attorney promptly is recommended.

※ Blood alcohol concentration of 0.2% or higher: imprisonment of 2 to 5 years, or a fine of 10 million to 20 million won

※ Blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher and below 0.2%: imprisonment of 1 to 2 years, or a fine of 5 million to 10 million won

※ Blood alcohol concentration of 0.03% or higher and below 0.08%: imprisonment of up to 1 year, or a fine of up to 5 million won

※ Refusal of a lawful breath test requested by a police officer: imprisonment of 1 to 5 years, or a fine of 5 million to 20 million won

■ Key issues
Is the person making efforts to prevent reoffending?
Is the blood alcohol concentration high?

■ Sentencing factors for drunk driving
1. Blood alcohol concentration: the higher the concentration, the heavier the sentence.
2. Prior record: a sentence is aggravated if there is a prior drunk driving conviction.
3. Consequences of the offense: a sentence increases further if casualties occur.

*Because the level of punishment may vary depending on individual circumstances, if you wish to review the details, you may seek a 🔗legal consultation with an attorney.

The client admitted all of the facts of the offense and showed sincere remorse.

The Busan law office argued that the client deeply regretted the offense.

The client caused a minor collision with the other vehicle.

The client then reached an amicable settlement with the owner of the damaged vehicle.

The Busan law office argued that the owner of the damaged vehicle had forgiven the client and signed a settlement agreement.

The Busan law office noted that the client was ordinarily a diligent member of society who responsibly did his utmost to support his family.

It emphasized that the client's family and acquaintances pleaded for leniency toward the client.

The client was accused of drunk driving and received a fine.

Even for a first drunk driving offense, a heavy sentence may be imposed if the matter is handled lightly.

For a systematic response, the assistance of an attorney can therefore be helpful.

At Daeryun, we work with specialists in each field to assist with related proceedings, including criminal complaints over drunk driving, administrative litigation such as license suspension, and civil damages.

If you have become involved in a drunk driving matter, you may request assistance from a 🔗Busan attorney who assists clients based on prompt and systematic case-handling data.