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Incheon Drunk Driving Attorney Support Case | Repeat Drunk Driving Offender Client, Suspended Sentence

The client faced the risk of punishment for drunk driving and, seeking to defend against punishment for drunk driving, sought out a drunk driving attorney at the Incheon branch office who had handled many drunk driving cases.

CONTENTS
  • 1. The Client Who Sought Out the Incheon Drunk Driving Attorney
    • - Circumstances of the Client's Drunk Driving Case
  • 2. Drunk Driving Punishment Explained by the Incheon Drunk Driving Attorney
  • 3. The Incheon Drunk Driving Attorney's Support
    • - Drunk Driving Attorney Argument 1. Short Driving Distance
    • - Drunk Driving Attorney Argument 2. An Attitude of Remorse
    • - Drunk Driving Attorney Argument 3. Efforts to Prevent Reoffending
  • 4. As a Result of the Incheon Drunk Driving Attorney's Support, a "Suspended Sentence"
    • - If You Have Been Caught for Drunk Driving?

1. The Client Who Sought Out the Incheon Drunk Driving Attorney

Daeryun Incheon Drunk Driving Attorney Punishment Defense Case

The client faced the risk of punishment for drunk driving, but with the support of a drunk driving attorney at the Incheon branch office with extensive experience in drunk driving cases, the client was able to receive a suspended sentence.

Circumstances of the Client's Drunk Driving Case

This is the account of the client who requested the assistance of the Incheon drunk driving attorney.

On the day of the incident, after finishing work, the client had drinks with an acquaintance.

At the gathering, the client drank more than usual and became heavily intoxicated.

While waiting for a taxi to go home, the client could not catch one and decided to go through with driving while intoxicated.

Afterward, the police, who had been dispatched following someone's report, conducted a breath test, and the client was caught with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.21%.

The client, who had a prior record of drunk driving, requested the assistance of the Incheon drunk driving attorney in order to avoid an actual custodial sentence.

2. Drunk Driving Punishment Explained by the Incheon Drunk Driving Attorney

The client was caught for drunk driving and sought out the drunk driving attorney before being punished.

The level of punishment for drunk driving varies depending on the blood alcohol concentration, and the detailed levels of punishment are as follows.

▶ Levels of Punishment for Drunk Driving

Blood alcohol concentration of 0.2 percent or higher

Imprisonment for 2 to 5 years or a fine of 10 million to 20 million won

Blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher and less than 0.2 percent

Imprisonment for 1 to 2 years or a fine of 5 million to 10 million won

Blood alcohol concentration of 0.03 percent or higher and less than 0.08 percent

Imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than 5 million won

If a person has driven while intoxicated two or more times within 10 years, that person is subject to aggravated punishment.

The levels of punishment are as follows.

▶ Levels of Punishment for a Second Instance of Drunk Driving Within 10 Years

Blood alcohol concentration of 0.03% or higher and less than 0.2%

Imprisonment for 1 to 5 years or a fine of 5 million to 20 million won

Blood alcohol concentration of 0.2% or higher

Imprisonment for 2 to 6 years or a fine of 10 million to 30 million won

3. The Incheon Drunk Driving Attorney's Support

After conducting a consultation with the client, the Incheon drunk driving attorney established a strategy suited to the situation.

The attorney also formed a task force made up of drunk driving attorneys and advanced the following pleadings.

Drunk Driving Attorney Argument 1. Short Driving Distance

The client's drunk driving is a criminal act for which there is no excuse.


However, the distance driven while intoxicated was a short distance covering less than five minutes of driving time.


The attorney also emphasized that no property damage or personal injury resulted from a traffic accident.

Drunk Driving Attorney Argument 2. An Attitude of Remorse

At the time of the incident, the client cooperated readily with the police officer's request for a breath test without any refusal.


The client also sincerely shows remorse and regret for his conduct, and he prepared letters of apology on several occasions.


The attorney emphasized that, prompted by this incident, the client came to deeply reflect on his attitude toward drunk driving and that he resolves at every moment to live an upright life going forward.

Drunk Driving Attorney Argument 3. Efforts to Prevent Reoffending

The client had a prior record of drunk driving but had not driven while intoxicated even once in 20 years.

In addition, in order not to make the same mistake, the client completed all of an educational program for preventing repeat drunk driving and prepared a pledge to eradicate drunk driving.

The attorney emphasized that, through this process, the client is firming up a strong will not to reoffend.

4. As a Result of the Incheon Drunk Driving Attorney's Support, a "Suspended Sentence"

The court, accepting the Incheon drunk driving attorney's arguments, issued a judgment stating, "The defendant is sentenced to two years of imprisonment. However, the execution of the above sentence is suspended for three years from the date on which this judgment becomes final."

If You Have Been Caught for Drunk Driving?

The case above was the account of a client who was caught with a high blood alcohol concentration but, with the support of the Incheon drunk driving attorney, avoided an actual custodial sentence and concluded the case with a suspended sentence.


As in this case, if you have been caught for drunk driving, it can be helpful to receive the support of a drunk driving attorney.


At Daeryun Law Firm, attorneys experienced in investigations and trials form a task force for the client and provide support through systematic strategies.


Daeryun also operates an evidence examination group that collects evidence that may work in the client's favor.


If you are in a situation similar to the case above in which you have been caught for drunk driving and need to defend against punishment, please request the assistance of the Incheon drunk driving attorney at any time.

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