Drunk driving accident with injuries: fine instead of prison
In a case where two people were injured in an intersection collision while our client was driving under the influence, our client was sentenced to a fine rather than imprisonment.
How the case unfolded
Background
While driving under the influence, our client collided with another car at an uncontrolled intersection, and the other driver and a passenger were injured. Our client was charged with drunk driving and causing injury under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents.
Issues and ruling
The court weighed against our client that the accident occurred while attention was impaired by alcohol. On the other hand, it considered that our client admitted the wrongdoing, the injuries were relatively minor, a settlement was reached with one victim, and the damage was addressed through comprehensive insurance and payment of the deductible.
Outcome
Our client was sentenced to a fine of 10 million won rather than imprisonment.
This is the outcome of an individual case and does not guarantee the same result in similar matters. Some facts have been generalized to protect the parties involved.
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