Appealing a DUI charge for driving under the influence of alcohol by a public official

■ Case Overview The client was caught driving under the influence of alcohol and was sentenced to a fine of KRW 10 million in the first trial. However, the prosecution filed an appeal, claiming that the original sentence was too light, emphasizing the client's prior convictions and his responsibilities as a public servant. The client sought Ongang Law Firm to resolve his injustice and prove his remorse and efforts to prevent recidivism. Case Issues The key issue was to rebut the prosecutor's reasons for appeal, and to maintain the appropriateness of the original sentence by proving the client's sincere remorse and efforts to prevent recidivism. ■ Onkang's Assistance Onkang's defense team provided the following legal assistance in order to dismiss the prosecutor's appeal. 1. Constructed a thorough rebuttal logic to the reasons for the appeal By closely examining the reasons for the appeal claimed by the prosecutor (such as the same criminal history, responsibility of public officials, etc.), we demonstrated that the original trial judgment was properly made within the sentencing standards. 2.