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While speeding, I lightly struck a pedestrian who was crossing at a crosswalk. I thought it was over after the insurance handled it, but a while later I received a notice to appear for a police investigation, saying that a traffic accident complaint had been filed against me. I do not know how to respond now that a traffic accident complaint has been filed.. I feel lost and afraid about whether writing a traffic accident letter of reflection would make leniency possible..
Traffic accident letter of reflection
Traffic accident complaint
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Author : DongIl PARK
Speeding falls under the 12 categories of gross-negligence traffic accidents, and even if insurance has handled the matter, it may be subject to criminal punishment.
The level of punishment corresponds to imprisonment without labor for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than 20 million won, and in the current situation, in order to obtain leniency, it is important to secure as many mitigating factors as possible.
One of the factors that the Supreme Court's Sentencing Commission cites as a mitigating factor for traffic crimes is genuine remorse or substantial recovery of the damage (including a deposit with an official depository) and the absence of any prior criminal punishment.
Therefore, if you face the risk of punishment after a traffic accident complaint is filed, the factors considered in sentencing include not only insurance handling but also whether you have reached an amicable settlement with the victim, and if you submit documents proving such things as a traffic accident letter of reflection expressing a remorseful attitude and a plan to prevent recurrence, you may be able to induce mitigation.
At Daeryun Law LLC, for clients who are unfamiliar with a traffic accident letter of reflection, we assist in including content that may help with sentence reduction.
In addition, when a traffic accident complaint is filed, we thoroughly prepare sentencing materials such as a settlement agreement, a statement of no wish for punishment, a letter of reflection, and a written plea.
However, writing a traffic accident letter of reflection does not necessarily make sentence reduction possible, so it is important to respond by receiving legal assistance based on an accurate understanding of your case through an attorney with expertise.
If you need help, you may request the assistance of an attorney specializing in traffic accidents.

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