[English Translations for Global Clients - Success Case]

1. Case Overview

The defendant, employed as a motorcycle delivery driver, was driving approximately 70 km/h on a road with a 50 km/h speed limit.

While approaching an intersection with a crosswalk, the defendant failed to keep proper lookout and struck a pedestrian who was crossing the road against a red light.

The pedestrian sustained serious injuries, and the defendant was subsequently charged with Violation of the Special Act on Traffic Accident Handling (Injury).

2. Taelim’s Assistance

Taelim Law Firm’s defense team focused on proving that the defendant was not solely responsible for the accident.

They presented objective evidence showing that the pedestrian crossed during a red signal, thereby sharing significant contributory negligence in causing the collision.

In addition, they emphasized that the defendant had no prior criminal record and that this was a first offense, demonstrating low risk of reoffending.

Using these mitigating factors, the defense argued that the defendant was deeply remorseful and deserved an opportunity to reintegrate into society rather than face imprisonment.

3. Case Outcome

The court accepted Taelim’s legal reasoning and mitigation materials, recognizing that the pedestrian’s red-light violation substantially contributed to the accident.

Accordingly, the court sentenced the defendant to four months of imprisonment with a one-year suspension of execution, along with an order to attend a safe-driving education program.

4. Significance of the Judgment

Despite the serious nature of the accident — involving speeding and severe injury — Taelim’s team achieved a suspended sentence by meticulously analyzing the victim’s significant fault and presenting it as a key mitigating factor.

This case demonstrates that in traffic accidents, a detailed reconstruction of circumstances and fault analysis can decisively influence sentencing outcomes.

It also underscores the importance of highlighting first-offender status and genuine remorse to avoid imprisonment, marking this as a successful example of strategic defense advocacy in a complex criminal traffic case.

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