Mokpo Law Firm Case | Through the Assistance of a Mokpo Law Firm, a Client With Three Drunk Driving Offenses Receives a Suspended Sentence

The client who visited the Mokpo law firm was facing charges of drunk driving and causing injury.

While having lunch with an acquaintance at a restaurant, the client, unable to refuse the acquaintance's urging to have a drink with the meal, drank some beer.

Because the drinking was unplanned, the client tried to call a taxi, but there was no taxi nearby.

The client had no choice but to drive his own car.

Momentarily losing focus, the client struck the rear bumper of the victim's vehicle traveling ahead.

As a result of this accident, the client, who inflicted an injury on the victim requiring approximately 2 weeks of treatment, was the subject of a criminal complaint.

The client, who already had three prior convictions for drunk driving, requested the assistance of the Mokpo law firm in order to avoid a custodial sentence.

The Mokpo law firm explained 🔗drunk driving and causing injury.

• In the case of a repeat offense within 10 years upon a simple detection of drunk driving

Where a person who has driven under the influence is sentenced to a punishment of a fine or heavier, and within 10 years from the date such sentence becomes final, again commits a repeat offense of drunk driving (including a person whose sentence has lapsed), that person shall be punished according to the following classifications.

▶ Refusal of a police request for a breathalyzer test
- Imprisonment 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

▶Blood alcohol concentration of 0.2% or higher
- Imprisonment 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

▶ 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

• Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents Article 3 (Special Cases concerning Punishment)

(1) Where the driver of a vehicle commits the crime under Article 268 of the 「Criminal Act」 due to a traffic accident, that person shall be punished by imprisonment without labor for not more than 5 years or by a fine not exceeding 20 million won.

*Circumstances may differ for each individual, so 🔗the Mokpo law firm recommends conducting a consultation to review the details thoroughly.

The client had three prior convictions for drunk driving even before this case.

The Mokpo law firm argued that the last time the client drove under the influence was 10 years ago, and that he had not been punished during the past 10 years.

The Mokpo law firm argued that the client made efforts by contacting the victim several times in an attempt to reach a settlement.

The client inflicted on the victim an injury estimated to require 2 weeks of treatment.

The Mokpo law firm argued that the victim's injury was minor and did not interfere with daily life.

The client who visited the Mokpo law firm had been the subject of a criminal complaint on charges of drunk driving and causing injury.

With the help of the Mokpo attorney, the client was able to avoid a custodial sentence and receive a suspended sentence.

Where a person has prior convictions for drunk driving, it may be difficult to avoid a custodial sentence.

For this reason, it is advisable to receive the assistance of a specialist attorney from the early stages.

Daeryun Law Firm provides suitable solutions based on data from a variety of cases, including first-time, repeat, and third-time drunk driving offenses.

If you find yourself in a situation similar to that of the client, please consider receiving a 🔗legal consultation at the Mokpo law firm, which provides consultation and response around the clock.