Fleeing After Drunk Driving | Summary Order for a Client Who Fled After Refusing a Breath Test Following Drunk Driving

After drinking at a restaurant, the client drove home in a passenger car and, on the way, caused an accident by striking a guardrail at the side of the road.

The officers who responded to the accident report demanded a breath test at the scene, but the client, fearing criminal punishment, refused it and left the scene.

A breath test was subsequently attempted, but the reading did not register properly, so the matter ultimately amounted to a refusal of a breathalyzer test, and the client became involved in a drunk driving case.

Stating, "I had no intention whatsoever of fleeing after drunk driving," the client requested the assistance of an attorney experienced in drunk driving cases to resolve the matter.

From immediately after the incident, the client deeply recognized his wrongdoing and was sincerely remorseful.

Accordingly, the attorney experienced in drunk driving cases emphasized to the investigative authorities that the client's remorse was not merely words but was being translated into actual conduct, highlighting that the following concrete efforts were underway.

The client had ordinarily performed his work diligently and fulfilled his social responsibilities.

Accordingly, the attorney experienced in drunk driving cases obtained petitions from colleagues and systematically emphasized the client's customary diligence and sense of responsibility so that the investigative authorities could give them due consideration.

In addition, the attorney organized the client's record of charitable activities and submitted donation receipts as evidence.

The attorney experienced in drunk driving cases strategically used these materials to establish the client's good social reputation and sense of responsibility, and to ensure that they were actively reflected as grounds for leniency.

The client's act of fleeing after drunk driving and refusing the breath test arose from a momentary lapse in judgment, stemming from his fear of criminal punishment immediately after the accident.

The client subsequently came to a deep realization that his conduct had been wrong and made efforts to set matters right, voluntarily visiting the police station to request a re-test.

Accordingly, the attorney experienced in drunk driving cases actively emphasized to the investigative authorities that the client was a first-time offender and his voluntary willingness to reflect, clearly conveying that the matter was a momentary lapse in judgment and providing assistance so that the client could receive the greatest possible leniency.

A summary order is a procedure for minor criminal cases punishable by a fine, a minor fine, or confiscation, in which the court promptly imposes a fine based solely on the written materials submitted by the prosecutor, without a public trial.

The defendant may object by requesting a formal trial within seven days from the date the summary order is served.

If you have become involved in a criminal case for fleeing after drunk driving, it is important to take prompt and systematic measures at the early stage.

Daeryun has a number of experienced attorneys with extensive experience and know-how in cases of fleeing after drunk driving, and it handles such cases promptly with tailored strategies suited to the type and circumstances of each case.

In addition, where administrative disadvantages are anticipated, we collaborate with attorneys experienced in administrative matters to comprehensively pursue the necessary measures, such as remedies for the driver's license and responses to administrative dispositions.

If you have failed to comply with a police checkpoint or refused a breath test in connection with fleeing after drunk driving, you must consider not only criminal punishment but also administrative dispositions such as suspension or revocation of your license, so an early consultation with an attorney is essential.

Because the early response to a case is paramount, please promptly 🔗make a consultation reservation and request our assistance.