Assistance by a Cheonan Criminal Defense Attorney | Cheonan Criminal Defense Attorney, Client Who Assaulted a Driver “Suspended Sentence”

The following is the client's account, which the Cheonan criminal defense attorney learned through a consultation.

After drinking with friends, the client got into a taxi to return home.

Seated in the back of the taxi, the client struck the victim on the head several times because the victim did not respond.

As a result, the victim suffered bruises and reported the client to the police.

Having committed this offense while on a suspended sentence, the client urgently came to the Cheonan criminal defense attorney and requested assistance.

Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes

Article 5-10 (Aggravated Punishment for Assault, etc. Against a Driver of a Moving Vehicle)

(1) A person who assaults or threatens the driver of a moving vehicle (including a case where the driver of a vehicle used for passenger transportation business under Article 2, Subparagraph 3 of the Passenger Transport Service Act temporarily stops to allow passengers to board or alight) shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or by a fine not exceeding 20 million won.

(2) Where the offense under paragraph (1) is committed and causes bodily injury, the offender shall be punished by imprisonment for a definite term of not less than 3 years, and where it causes death, by life imprisonment or imprisonment for not less than 5 years.

The client visited the victim to pursue a settlement and offered a sincere apology.

In response, the victim accepted the client's apology and stated that he did not wish to press charges of the client.

The client is receiving hospital treatment so as not to commit such an offense again.

It was also argued that, since the incident, the client has abstained from alcohol and is resolved to remain sober.

When starting his business, the client took out a large loan and is repaying the interest each month.

It was argued that, if they were to be detained as a result of this criminal case, his business would be interrupted and he could fall into a situation where he is unable to repay the borrowed debt.

The case above is an example in which the client, who was reported for a violation of the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, obtained a suspended sentence with the help of the Cheonan criminal defense attorney.

The offense of assaulting a driver is not a crime not punishable against the victim's will, and there is no provision for a fine, so it is difficult to avoid punishment even if a settlement is reached with the victim.

Therefore, it is important to respond promptly with the help of a criminal defense attorney from the early stages of the case.

Based on thorough investigation and legal response, Daeryun Law Firm accurately analyzes the client's situation and provides a strategy tailored to the client.

If you are facing difficulties in a situation similar to the case above, please feel free to request assistance from the Cheonan criminal defense attorney at Daeryun Law Firm at any time.