Traffic Accidents

DUI Penalties and Why Hiring an Attorney Matters

DUI Penalties Drunk driving is regarded as a very serious crime in society, and the accidents it causes can lead to grave consequences. A person caught driving under the influence may face a range of penalties, including revocation or suspension of their driver's license, a criminal fine, and criminal punishment. Because drunk driving is an offense that can result in various forms of punishment and carry serious consequences, you must never do it. If you are caught driving under the influence, you should take appropriate steps by consulting an attorney. Why You Should Hire a DUI Attorney Drunk driving is conduct that can never be condoned. Even so, after an accident caused by drunk driving, it is often followed by deep regret and remorse. Claims such as promising never to drink and drive again, or that it was a momentary mistake and you are truly sorry..

Traffic Accidents April 5, 2024

Penalties for Drunk Driving and Key Points to Remember

1. Points to remember during a police investigation for drunk driving If you are caught at a DUI checkpoint or reported by another person, a procedure to measure your blood alcohol concentration is carried out on the spot, and the key point here is that you must not refuse the on-site breath test. You also must not deliberately interfere with the measurement. If you fail to properly comply with the police's request during this process, you may face aggravated punishment for obstruction of official duties in addition to the drunk driving charge. Later, when you appear before the police for questioning, you must not misstate your account due to the pressure and stress. Because the statements you make during the police investigation greatly affect how the case proceeds and the trial, it is also important to give a cooperative and proactive account. 2. The severity of criminal punishment for drunk driving When caught for drunk driving, if your blood alcohol concentration reaches the minimum threshold of 0.03..

Traffic Accidents April 1, 2024

Hit-and-Run and Failure to Take Post-Accident Measures

1. Precedents and Case Law on Hit-and-Run Accidents When a hit-and-run accident occurs, the relevant legal provisions, Article 54 and Article 148, apply. If the driver fails to take measures such as aiding the victims and providing necessary information, they may face punishment. There was a case in which a driver operating a rental car on Jeju Island seriously injured eight pedestrians and then fled the scene. In that case, the punishment was determined based on the driver's act of causing the accident and leaving the scene, as well as the condition of the victims and the scale of the harm. Where a victim suffers bodily injury, a criminal fine of at least KRW 5 million and up to KRW 30 million or imprisonment of at least one year may be imposed, and where a victim dies or sustains serious injury, imprisonment of at least five years or life imprisonment may be handed down. In addition, ..

Traffic Accidents March 29, 2024