Drunk driving: leniency with a fine instead of custody
In a drunk driving case where a custodial sentence could have cost our client his job, the court showed leniency with a fine.
How the case unfolded
Background
Our client drove about 1 km while drunk and was charged with drunk driving. A sentence of custody or heavier could have led to his dismissal from work.
Issues and ruling
The court stressed the need for strict punishment of drunk driving and noted unfavorable factors, but considering that our client admitted his wrongdoing, that he could lose his job depending on the sentence, and that he supports a family, it decided to show leniency with a fine.
Outcome
Our client was fined 10 million won.
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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