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[Assistance From a Chuncheon Obstruction of Official Duties Attorney] A DUI Client Obtained a Reduced Sentence With the Help of a Chuncheon Obstruction of Official Duties Attorney

The client who came to a Chuncheon obstruction of official duties attorney requested assistance after facing punishment for causing a drunk driving traffic accident and then cursing at and kicking the responding police officers.

1. How the Client Came to a Chuncheon Obstruction of Official Duties Attorney

The client who came to a Chuncheon obstruction of official duties attorney was in an unfavorable position, facing charges of drunk driving and obstruction of official duties after causing a drunk driving traffic accident and obstructing the official duties of the responding police officers.

The Client Who Requested Assistance From a Chuncheon Obstruction of Official Duties Attorney

This is the case of a client who requested assistance from a Chuncheon obstruction of official duties attorney at Daeryun.

The client took the wheel while intoxicated and, while driving without watching the road ahead, struck the victim's vehicle.

As a result, the victim sustained injuries requiring two weeks of treatment.

In addition, the client grabbed the responding police officers by the collar, cursed at them, kicked them, and assaulted the officers in connection with this accident.

The client faced charges of drunk driving causing injury and obstruction of official duties, and was awaiting trial.

The client, who had a prior conviction for the same type of offense within the past ten years, was in an unfavorable position, and in order to avoid an actual custodial sentence, the client requested assistance from a Chuncheon obstruction of official duties attorney.

The Statutes Relevant to the Case, Explained by the Chuncheon Obstruction of Official Duties Attorney

  • Article 136 (Obstruction of Official Duties)

(1) A person who assaults or intimidates a public official in the performance of their duties shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or by a fine not exceeding 10 million won.

(2) The same punishment as in the preceding paragraph shall apply to a person who assaults or intimidates a public official with the intent to compel or obstruct the performance of an official act, or to make the official resign from their position.

  • Upon a Simple Detection of Drunk Driving

In the Case of a Repeat Offense Within Ten Years

Where a drunk driver who has been sentenced to a fine or a heavier punishment and whose sentence has become final commits drunk driving again within 10 years of the date the sentence became final (including a person whose sentence has lapsed), the driver shall be punished according to the following subparagraphs

Refusing a police officer's request for a breath alcohol testImprisonment for not less than 1 year and not more than 6 years, or a fine of not less than 5 million won and not more than 30 million won
A blood alcohol concentration of 0.2% or higherImprisonment for not less than 2 years and not more than 6 years, or a fine of not less than 10 million won and not more than 30 million won
A blood alcohol concentration of 0.03% or higher but less than 0.2%Imprisonment for not less than 1 year and not more than 5 years, or a fine of not less than 5 million won and not more than 20 million won

2. The Assistance Provided by the Chuncheon Obstruction of Official Duties Attorney

The Chuncheon obstruction of official duties attorney argued grounds for a reduced sentence in order to prevent an actual custodial sentence for the client. The attorney emphasized that the client sincerely repented of their conduct and showed a strong resolve never to commit drunk driving again.

The Chuncheon Obstruction of Official Duties Attorney Argued That the Defendant Acknowledged and Repented of the Offense

The defendant acknowledged that this crime had been committed due to the defendant's own insufficient sense of caution.

The attorney also argued that the defendant deeply repented and regretted having disappointed both family and acquaintances through such improper conduct.

The Chuncheon Obstruction of Official Duties Attorney Argued That the Vehicle Had Been Disposed of to Prevent Reoffending

The defendant disposed of the passenger car the defendant owned and now lives while using public transportation.

The attorney argued that, taking this case as an opportunity, the defendant showed a strong resolve never to personally take the wheel again under any circumstances.

The Chuncheon Obstruction of Official Duties Attorney Argued That a Settlement Had Been Reached With the Victim

The defendant sincerely apologized for having harmed the police officer victim through the defendant's own wrongdoing.

The attorney argued that a settlement had been reached with the victim, and that the victim likewise did not want the defendant to be punished.

3. A “Suspended Sentence” as a Result of the Chuncheon Obstruction of Official Duties Attorney's Assistance

The court rendered the judgment, “The defendant shall be sentenced to one year and six months of imprisonment. However, the execution of the above sentence shall be suspended for three years from the date this judgment becomes final.” The client, who obtained a reduced sentence, also expressed gratitude to the Chuncheon obstruction of official duties attorney.

If You Have Caused a Drunk Driving Accident

The case above involved a client who caused a drunk driving traffic accident and then obstructed the official duties of the responding police.

The client was in an unfavorable position because of a prior record for the same type of offense, but with the assistance of the Chuncheon obstruction of official duties attorney, the client was able to obtain a reduced sentence in the form of a suspended sentence.

A person who commits a repeat offense within 10 years after being sentenced to a fine or a heavier punishment for drunk driving may receive a heavy custodial sentence, so the assistance of an experienced attorney can be helpful in seeking a reduced sentence.

At Daeryun Law Firm, attorneys with extensive experience in trials related to drunk driving assist clients with a systematic strategy.

If you wish to reduce the punishment in a situation like the case above, you are welcome to entrust your case to a Chuncheon obstruction of official duties attorney at Daeryun Law Firm.

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