Assistance from the Yongsan Law Office | Yongsan Law Office, a Suspended Sentence for a Client Who Struck a Streetlight While Driving Drunk

This is the account of a client who came to the Yongsan attorney's office.

The client drank about two bottles of soju at a friend's house and then took the wheel to drive home.

While driving in an intoxicated state, the client failed to see a streetlight ahead and struck it.

The client then left the scene without addressing the situation.

In the end, the client was given a breath test by the police, who were dispatched after a report by another person, and was charged with drunk driving and failure to take measures after an accident.

Having a prior drunk driving conviction, the client sought assistance from the Yongsan attorney's office in order to avoid an actual custodial sentence.

The Yongsan attorney's office provided an explanation regarding 🔗drunk driving and 🔗failure to take measures after an accident.

▶ Violation of the Road Traffic Act, Article 44 (Prohibition of Driving While Intoxicated)
(1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle, etc., a tram, or a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol.

▶ Violation of the Road Traffic Act, Article 148-2 (Penalty Provisions)
(3) A person who, in violation of Article 44 (1), drives a motor vehicle, etc., or a tram while under the influence of alcohol shall be punished as follows.

1. A person whose blood alcohol concentration is 0.2 percent or higher shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years, or by a fine of not less than 10 million won and not more than 20 million won.

2. A person whose blood alcohol concentration is 0.08 percent or higher but less than 0.2 percent shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 1 year and not more than 2 years, or by a fine of not less than 5 million won and not more than 10 million won.

3. A person whose blood alcohol concentration is 0.03 percent or higher but less than 0.08 percent shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or by a fine of not more than 5 million won.

▶ Violation of the Road Traffic Act, Article 54 (Measures to Be Taken upon Occurrence of an Accident)
Where a person is killed or injured, or property is damaged, by the operation of a vehicle or other traffic, the driver of the vehicle or other crew member shall immediately stop and take the following measures.

▶ Violation of the Road Traffic Act, Article 148 (Penalty Provisions)
A person who fails to take the measures required upon the occurrence of a traffic accident under Article 54 (1) shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or by a fine of not more than 15 million won.

*For further details, please consult directly with a 🔗Yongsan attorney.

The client deeply regrets having committed the same offense despite already having a prior record.

The Yongsan law office argued that the client acknowledged all of the conduct in this case and was remorseful.

The Yongsan law office argued that the client was making efforts to prevent reoffending.

The client completed an educational program on the prevention of repeat drunk driving and on compliance with the law.

The streetlight that the client damaged falls under the jurisdiction of the city hall.

The Yongsan law office argued that the client had participated in volunteer activities operated by the city hall.

The client who came to the Yongsan law office struck a streetlight while intoxicated and was charged with drunk driving and failure to take measures after an accident.

The client requested assistance from the Yongsan attorney and was able to receive a suspended sentence.

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