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Cheongju Hit-and-Run Attorney Assistance | With the Assistance of the Cheongju Hit-and-Run Attorney, No Prosecution for the Hit-and-Run Client
The client who came to the Cheongju hit-and-run attorney, having been indicted on a hit-and-run charge, came to the hit-and-run attorney at the Cheongju office in order to defend against punishment.
1. The Circumstances Leading the Client to Come to the Cheongju Hit-and-Run Attorney
The client who held a consultation with the Cheongju hit-and-run attorney had struck a pedestrian but left the scene without providing his personal details, and after being reported for a hit-and-run, came to the Cheongju office.
The Client Who Requested Assistance From the Cheongju Hit-and-Run Attorney
This is the account of the client who requested assistance from the Cheongju hit-and-run attorney.
On the day of the incident, while driving, the client struck a person who suddenly darted out by jaywalking.
Immediately after the incident, the client called an ambulance and handed the person over to the paramedics, but left the scene without providing his personal details.
Ultimately, he was reported by the victim's family and was set to face investigation on a 🔗hit-and-run charge.
Accordingly, in order to defend against punishment, the client came to the Cheongju hit-and-run attorney and requested assistance.
Statutes Related to the Case Explained by the Cheongju Hit-and-Run Attorney
■ Statutes Related to Hit-and-Run Causing Injury
▶ Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes Article 5-3 (Aggravated Punishment of a Driver of a Fleeing Vehicle)
1. Where the driver causes the death of the victim and flees, or where the victim dies after the driver flees, the driver shall be punished by life imprisonment or imprisonment with labor for not less than 5 years.
2. Where the driver causes injury to the victim, the driver shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for a definite term of not less than 1 year, or by a fine of not less than 5 million won and not more than 30 million won.
② Where the driver involved in the accident moves the victim away from the scene of the accident, abandons the victim, and flees, the driver shall be subject to aggravated punishment according to the following classifications.
1. Where the driver causes the death of the victim and flees, or where the victim dies after the driver flees, the driver shall be punished by death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment with labor for not less than 5 years.
2. Where the driver causes injury to the victim, the driver shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for a definite term of not less than 3 years.
2. The Assistance Provided by the Cheongju Hit-and-Run Attorney
The Cheongju hit-and-run attorney conducted a consultation with the client and carefully reviewed the case in order to mount a strategic response.
He earnestly appealed for leniency for the client with the following arguments.
The Cheongju Hit-and-Run Attorney Emphasizes the Client's Attitude of Remorse
The client feels guilt toward the victim who was injured by this incident, and has also made monetary compensation for the harm to aid in a swift recovery.
The attorney also emphasized that the client had written a letter of reflection, along with a pledge that he would never drive again.
The Cheongju Hit-and-Run Attorney Emphasizes the Client's State of Health
The client is of advanced age, over 70 years old, and suffers from a chronic illness, so his physical and mental capacities tend to be diminished.
Owing to his chronic illness, his bodily movements are slow, and without continuous treatment complications could arise.
In light of the client's state of health, the attorney emphasized that, if they were to be sent to trial, it would be difficult for him to take part diligently even if he wished to do so.
The Cheongju Hit-and-Run Attorney Emphasizes the Absence of Any Intent to Flee
This incident was an accident caused by the victim's jaywalking, and immediately after the accident the client called an ambulance.
However, the client left the scene after the ambulance had departed, believing that the matter would be properly conveyed to the police as well.
Accordingly, the attorney emphasized that the client had not left the scene of the incident with any intent to flee.
3. The Result of the Cheongju Hit-and-Run Attorney's Assistance, “No Prosecution”
The prosecution, having accepted the Cheongju hit-and-run attorney's arguments, ultimately rendered a decision not to prosecute on the client's charge.
If You Are Facing a Hit-and-Run Charge
The above case was one in which the client, who had been set to face investigation for a hit-and-run, succeeded in defending against punishment with the assistance of the Cheongju hit-and-run attorney.
In a situation where one faces a hit-and-run charge and needs to defend against punishment in this way, it is advisable to mount a strategic response from the investigation stage with the help of a specialist attorney.
Daeryun Law Firm has 🔗specialist attorneys with rich experience in handling traffic accident cases who closely assist clients from the early stages of a case through to its resolution.
If you need legal help in a situation like the case above, please entrust your case to the Cheongju hit-and-run attorney at Daeryun Law Firm at any time.

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