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Criminal Defense

In DUI and traffic accident cases, early response changes the outcome.

From drunk driving and unlicensed driving to hit-and-run, negligent accidents, and the 12 major traffic violations,
we respond strategically from the first stage of the investigation through trial.

Drunk Driving (DUI)

Strategic defense based on BAC level and whether an accident occurred

In DUI cases, the severity of punishment can vary with blood alcohol concentration, the testing method, whether an accident occurred, and any prior offenses.
Establishing the facts accurately and setting a defense strategy from the initial investigation stage is essential.

Key Areas of Response

BAC level analysis
License revocation and suspension response
Repeat offense defense
Breathalyzer refusal defense
Accident-related case response

Unlicensed Driving

Close review of license status and the circumstances of driving

Unlicensed driving can be charged not only while a license is revoked or suspended, but also where no license was ever obtained. Whether an accident occurred and any prior similar offenses are the key factors.

Key Areas of Response

License status verification
Analysis of prior similar offenses
Accident review
Fines and administrative penalty response
Preparation of sentencing materials

Hit-and-Run (Failure to Take Post-Accident Measures)

Awareness of the accident and the scene are the key issues

In hit-and-run cases, the central issues are whether the driver was aware of the accident, whether aid was rendered, and how the driver came to leave the scene.
Initial statements and dashcam and CCTV analysis are critically important.

Key Areas of Response

Dashcam footage analysis
CCTV acquisition and review
Victim settlement
Police investigation response
Aggravated Punishment Act (Specific Crimes) defense

Negligent Traffic Accidents

Defense focused on how the accident occurred and comparative fault

In traffic accident cases, fault is determined by factors such as running a signal, crossing the center line, and failing to keep a safe distance.
A response grounded in scene evidence and accident reconstruction is essential.

Key Areas of Response

Accident reconstruction analysis
Dashcam review
Insurer negotiations
Victim settlement
Criminal procedure representation

The 12 Major Traffic Violations

Defense in serious traffic law violation cases

Accidents involving one of the 12 major violations can be prosecuted regardless of insurance coverage, and require a comprehensive review of how the accident occurred and the extent of the injuries.

Key Areas of Response

Signal violation cases
Center line violation cases
Pedestrian protection violation cases
School zone accident cases
Victim settlement and sentencing mitigation

PROCESS

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Hands-on Client Support

01

Request a Consultation

Our Managing Partner conducts the consultation personally,
gaining a precise understanding of the core of your case and where things stand.
02

Engagement & Initial Response

Once we are retained, a dedicated attorney is assigned
and work on the initial response and strategy begins immediately.
03

Evidence & Case Review

We closely examine the facts of your case and the evidence,
and systematically analyze the key issues.
04

Tailored Strategy

The attorneys on your case, including our Managing Partner, meet in person
to design a strategy tailored to your specific matter.
05

Precedent & Legal Analysis

Drawing on DAEON's winning cases, comparable precedents and Supreme Court doctrine,
we identify the most effective course of action.
06

Drafting & Reviewing Legal Documents

Even after legal documents are drafted, we keep communicating with you
to re-examine and refine their content.
07

Direct Representation at Investigations & Trial

From attending police questioning and detention-center visits to appearing at every hearing,
we stand with you in person throughout the entire case.
08

Results & Follow-up Support

We share the final outcome with you and provide practical assistance
through actual recovery and any follow-up enforcement.

Recent Precedents

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Winning Cases

Full Win

KRW 200 Million Court-recommended Settlement Against Corporate and Individual Account Holders in IPO Scam Impersonating a Major Securities Firm

Our client, deceived by an SNS community impersonating a well-known financial channel and a fake app impersonating a securities firm, remitted a large sum exceeding KRW 200 million to accounts in the names of the defendant corporation and individual under the pretext of an institutional-only discounted IPO share allocation.

Full Win

Full Win on Primary Joint Tort Claim Against Borrowed-Name Bank Account Holders in Electronic Financial Fraud

Our client, deceived by the fraudulent conduct of a new type of electronic financial fraud ring, remitted more than KRW 15.85 million in total to bank accounts in the defendants' names, and then ran into severe difficulty recovering the losses when contact with the ring was lost.

Full Win

Win on Joint Liability in Unlisted Cryptocurrency Mission Scam, Rejecting the 'Remittance Part-Time Job' Defense

Our client was signed up, through a promotional call, on an app impersonating a cryptocurrency exchange (ZENDRIX), and suffered losses by remitting a total of KRW 39.8 million to an account in the defendant's name under the pretexts of performing listing-support missions and paying penalties for failure.

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PROCESS

DAEON's signature Hands-on Client Support

Request a Consultation

Engagement & Initial Response

Evidence & Case Review

Tailored Strategy

Precedent & Legal Analysis

Drafting & Reviewing Legal Documents

Direct Representation at Investigations & Trial

Results & Follow-up Support

In legal matters, the choices you make determine the outcome

DAEON's signature
Hands-on Client Support

In legal matters, the choices you make
determine the outcome