Drunk Driving Defense Case | Suspension of Sentencing for a Foreign Client Charged with Drunk Driving

On the day of the incident, the client had a meal out with family and drank beer.

Afterward, the client drove the vehicle that had been parked in a lot near the restaurant for about 200 meters, and during this process the client was stopped by a police officer.

As a result, the fact of driving under the influence was confirmed, and the client became involved in a drunk driving offense case.

The client stated, “Being familiar with the laws of the United States, I did not accurately recognize the drunk driving standards of the Republic of Korea,” and requested assistance with the drunk driving offense case.

The client was a foreigner who, having lived abroad for a long time, was familiar with foreign laws.

Accordingly, the client stated, “I did not sufficiently know the domestic legal standards for drunk driving, but, through this incident, I have come to clearly recognize its seriousness,” and expressed deep remorse.

The criminal defense attorney appealed for leniency by emphasizing that the client had no record whatsoever of having been punished for drunk driving, and that the client was showing a strong resolve to prevent recurrence after this incident.

In sentencing, the criminal defense attorney provided assistance so that the client's usual conduct in life and social relationships could be evaluated favorably.

In particular, by systematically organizing and submitting letters of appeal for leniency from the spouse and from surrounding company colleagues, the attorney emphasized that the client was a person who had lived diligently in daily life and that this incident was no more than a one-time mistake.

Through this, the attorney highlighted that the client posed a low risk of reoffending and had solid social ties, and actively pleaded so that this could be considered to the greatest extent in sentencing.

In this driving under the influence case, the client was detected with a relatively minor blood alcohol concentration of 0.036%.

Accordingly, on the premise that this level was not high, the criminal defense attorney actively argued the following points, focusing on the nature of the matter and the grounds for sentencing.

When a person commits drunk driving (driving under the influence), an administrative disposition concerning the driver's license may be imposed separately from criminal punishment. The main standards are as follows.

As with the client in the above case, where a person is a foreigner, a response is needed that considers together not only the burden of criminal punishment but also the effect on residence status and future life in Korea.

Regardless of the gravity of the driving under the influence case, Daeryun Law Firm first identifies which factors most urgently need to be examined in the present situation, and then designs a practical response direction tailored to each client's status and residence conditions.

In addition, the firm has attorneys capable of communicating in foreign languages, so it minimizes the communication difficulties that may arise during the investigation and trial procedures, and provides close assistance so that the core of the case can be accurately conveyed.

If you are experiencing difficulties because you have become involved in a drunk driving offense case, please request assistance through the 🔗legal consultation appointment of Daeryun Law Firm, which assists in cases with its accumulated experience.