oreign DUI & Unlicensed Driving Case: Deportation Avoided, Residency Maintained

oreign DUI & Unlicensed Driving Case: Deportation Avoided, Residency Maintained

Law Firm Dongju 법무법인 동주 

A Russian national on an E-9 visa was arrested in Seoul after driving without a license under the influence of alcohol and causing a minor traffic accident. His blood alcohol concentration measured 0.092%, above the license revocation threshold. Because he was both unlicensed and intoxicated, and the case involved an accident, he faced not only criminal prosecution but also immigration disciplinary review (사범심사) that could have resulted in deportation.

Dongju Law Firm quickly prepared a two-pronged defense covering both the criminal trial and the immigration review. The client reached a settlement with the victim, submitted a detailed reflective statement, and completed alcohol awareness education. His employer provided a letter of support confirming continued employment.

✅The result? The court sentenced him to 8 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, and the immigration review panel allowed him to remain in Korea without deportation. He successfully renewed his visa and continues working legally with his employer.

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