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[DUI Attorney Defense Case] With the Assistance of a DUI Attorney, a Fine Was Imposed for Drunk Driving
1. The Client Who Came to a DUI Attorney
The Circumstances at the Time of the Drunk Driving Detection as Understood by the DUI Attorney
The client met an acquaintance after a long time and had a meal together, during which the client also drank alcohol.
After the gathering ended, the client drove under the influence due to a momentary lapse in judgment.
While driving, the client felt drowsy, parked to rest, and fell asleep inside the vehicle, where the client was then caught by the police.
The Penalties for Drunk Driving as Explained by the DUI Attorney
▷The Penalties for Drunk Driving as Explained by the DUI Attorney
Blood Alcohol Concentration | Penalty | Applicable Provision |
0.2 percent or more | Imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years, or a fine of not less than 10 million won and not more than 20 million won |
Road Traffic Act, Article 148-2, Paragraph 3, Item 1 |
0.08 percent or more and less than 0.2 percent | Imprisonment for not less than 1 year and not more than 2 years, or a fine of not less than 5 million won and not more than 10 million won |
Road Traffic Act, Article 148-2, Paragraph 3, Item 2 |
0.03 percent or more and less than 0.08 percent | Imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or a fine of not more than 5 million won |
Road Traffic Act, Article 148-2, Paragraph 3, Item 3 |
2. The DUI Attorney's Assistance in Defending Against the Drunk Driving Case
The DUI Attorney Argued That the Client Had Lived an Upright Life With No Other Criminal Record
The client was an ordinary member of society who had lived diligently as the head of a household.
The client drove while intoxicated because the client made a momentary error in judgment while under the influence of alcohol.
The DUI attorney at Daeryun argued that the client was a citizen who had lived an upright life with no other criminal record, and asked the court for leniency.
The DUI Attorney Argued That There Was No Direct Property or Personal Damage Caused by the Drunk Driving
Getting behind the wheel after drinking was clearly the client's mistake.
The DUI attorney at Daeryun argued that, although the drunk driving was clearly the client's fault, no other accident occurred as a result of the client's drunk driving.
The attorney also submitted that there was no direct property or personal damage caused by the client's mistake.
The DUI Attorney Argued That the Client Was Deeply Remorseful for the Wrongdoing
The client deeply regretted the drunk driving committed through poor judgment while intoxicated, and was remorseful for the wrongdoing.
Since this incident occurred, the client has used public transportation instead of a vehicle and has made personal efforts not to repeat the same mistake.
The DUI attorney at Daeryun argued that the client was deeply remorseful for the wrongdoing.
3. With the Assistance of the DUI Attorney, a ‘Fine’ Was Imposed
How to Respond in Defending Against a Road Traffic Act Violation Case, as Explained by the DUI Attorney
As with the client in this case, when it is a first offense of drunk driving, the person should actively cooperate with the police investigation in order to defend against a case involving the violation of the Road Traffic Act.
Also, as with the client, when caught in an on-the-spot check, the person should acknowledge the facts of the offense rather than deny them, and follow the instructions of the police.
To obtain the lightest possible sentence, you may wish to come to a DUI attorney at Daeryun with extensive experience in drunk driving cases and prepare your defense for the case.
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