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Driving Under the Influence Without a License Defense Case | Defending a Drunk Driving Fine and the Passenger's Aiding-and-Abetting Charge
1. The Client Who Was Brought to Trial for Driving Under the Influence Without a License
The Circumstances of the Drunk Driving Incident
The client drank with family and acquaintances. Because they drank in a remote location, no designated driver could come.
For this reason, the client took the wheel after drinking. While driving, the client also committed a traffic signal violation.
As a result, the client was stopped in a crackdown, and the client's driving without a license was also discovered. However, because this was the client's first drunk driving offense, the client needed the assistance of an attorney specializing in drunk driving in order to receive as much consideration as possible.
What Is the Sentence for Drunk Driving?
1. Where it is a first drunk driving offense or there is no record of a fine or heavier punishment within the past 10 years
Blood alcohol concentration | Penalty |
0.2% or higher | Imprisonment of 2 to 5 years, a fine of 10 million to 20 million won |
0.08% or higher but below 0.2% | Imprisonment of 1 to 2 years, a fine of 5 million to 10 million won |
0.03% or higher but below 0.08% | Imprisonment of up to 1 year or a fine of up to 5 million won |
2. Level of punishment for driving under the influence without a license
Type | Penalty |
Driving without a license | Imprisonment of up to 1 year or a fine of up to 3 million won |
2. A First-Offense Case of Driving Under the Influence Without a License: What Is the Specialized Attorney's Strategy?
The Client Was a First-Time Drunk Driving Offender
The client was a first-time offender who had never received any criminal punishment other than in this case. Although this was driving under the influence without a license, the fact that the client was a first-time offender was worth emphasizing.
Daeryun's attorney specializing in drunk driving emphasized that the client was a first-time offender and assisted the client in receiving as much consideration as possible.
The Client Confessed and Showed Remorse for All Offenses Immediately After Being Caught for Driving Under the Influence Without a License
Immediately after being caught in the crackdown, the client admitted the wrongdoing and cooperated actively with the related investigation.
The attorney specializing in drunk driving conducted the pleadings so that this point could also be highlighted at trial.
The Client Was Not in a Position to Call a Designated Driver in the Case of Driving Under the Influence Without a License
The decisive reason the client had no choice but to drive while intoxicated was that it was not possible to call a designated driver.
The attorney specializing in drunk driving assisted so that this point, too, could be used effectively at trial.
3. The Outcome of Driving Under the Influence Without a License: a Fine
If You Wish to Reduce the Sentence as Much as Possible?
Driving under the influence without a license is a serious crime that can take not only your own life but also the lives of others.
If you approach the investigation carelessly simply because there was no personal injury or property damage, the result at trial may be unfavorable.
In particular, because heavy sentences have recently been imposed even on first-time offenders, receiving the help of a specialized attorney from the investigation stage may be the most important factor.
The client, who could have faced a heavy sentence on the charge of driving under the influence without a license, was able to receive a light fine with the assistance of Daeryun.
If you need help, you may wish to consult an attorney and obtain an analysis of your matter.
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