
Unlicensed driving charges due to livelihood threats
■ Overview of the Case (Facts) The client, whose driver's license had been revoked due to a previous drunk driving offense, was asked by a colleague to drive a company vehicle for a short period of time. He was in a situation where his livelihood would be seriously threatened if the company knew about the revocation of his driver's license, and a momentary lapse of judgment led him to drive without a license. Fortunately, he was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of driving, and no accidents or human or material damages occurred during the driving process. Later, he was investigated by law enforcement agencies and decided that he needed a quick and accurate response. ■ Case Issues (Features of the Case) The main issues were how the client came to drive without a license again during his probation period, his intentionality, will to prevent recidivism, and extenuating circumstances such as family livelihood and social ties. Onkang's defense team was able to prove the client's extenuating circumstances and obtain a lenient sentence, including