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Gunsan attorney recommendation case | The client who came on a recommendation concluded the case with a fine despite a third drunk driving offense

The client who sought a Gunsan attorney was in a situation where a third instance of drunk driving had been detected.

In order to avoid a heavy penalty, the client sought out a Gunsan attorney and concluded the case with a fine.

1. The client who came on a Gunsan attorney recommendation

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The client, referred to a Gunsan attorney, sought to defend against punishment for drunk driving.

In the client's case, this was the third time being caught, so even more severe punishment was anticipated.

The Gunsan attorney took on the client's defense against punishment.

Punishment for drunk driving explained by a Gunsan attorney

🔗The punishment for drunk driving is set out in the Road Traffic Act.

In the case of a first-time drunk driving offender, the punishment is differentiated according to the following blood alcohol concentrations.

- Blood alcohol concentration of 0.2 percent or higher: imprisonment with labor for at least two years and up to five years, or a fine of at least 10 million won and up to 20 million won

- Blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 percent and less than 0.2 percent: imprisonment with labor for at least one year and up to two years, or a fine of at least 5 million won and up to 10 million won

- Blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.03 percent and less than 0.08 percent: imprisonment with labor for up to one year, or a fine of up to 5 million won

A person who receives a sentence carrying a fine or heavier for drunk driving and commits the offense again within ten years from the date on which that sentence becomes final receives more severe punishment than a first-time offender.

- Blood alcohol concentration of 0.2 percent or higher: imprisonment with labor for at least two years and up to six years, or a fine of at least 10 million won and up to 30 million won

- Blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.03 percent and less than 0.2 percent: imprisonment with labor for at least one year and up to five years, or a fine of at least 5 million won and up to 20 million won

2. Assistance for the client who came on a Gunsan attorney recommendation

For the client who sought a Gunsan attorney, this was a third instance of detected drunk driving.

Where there have been three or more instances of drunk driving, an actual term of imprisonment may be imposed even in the absence of an accident, so the attorney undertook a defense in order to guard against punishment.

Gunsan attorney recommendation strategy 1. Arguing that the client was the head of household supporting the family

The Gunsan attorney argued that the client was the head of household responsible for supporting his family.

In addition, the client is currently continuing to repay a number of debts.

The Gunsan attorney emphasized that the client supports his family on his income and is also repaying his debts, and requested the greatest possible leniency.

Gunsan attorney recommendation strategy 2. Arguing that the client was showing deep remorse

The Gunsan attorney argued that the client is doing his utmost to prevent any recurrence.

In fact, the client has disposed of his vehicle and has resolved not to obtain a driver's license at all in the future.

However, because there was a registered attachment on the vehicle, he was unable to dispose of it.

The Gunsan attorney emphasized that, although the client could not scrap the vehicle due to the attachment, he is actively exploring the possibility of disposing of it and is thereby demonstrating a strong determination to prevent any recurrence.

3. The client who came on a Gunsan attorney recommendation defended a fine despite a third drunk driving offense

With the help of the Gunsan attorney, the client was able to conclude the case with a fine despite a third instance of drunk driving being detected.

The client said, "Because this was my third time being caught, I was afraid of receiving a heavy penalty. Thanks to the Gunsan attorney, I was able to conclude the case with a fine."

In the case of drunk driving, the rate of repeat offenses is high, and more severe penalties are imposed on repeat offenders.

To defend against punishment for drunk driving, it is best to receive the help of an experienced attorney in order to gather materials supporting mitigating factors in sentencing and to respond accordingly.

Daeryun Law Firm provides defense strategies tailored to each client based on data from prompt and accurate case handling.

If you are looking for an attorney in a situation such as the one above, please reach out to the Daeryun Law Firm 🔗Gunsan attorney office.

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