Prosecutors sentenced Park Sang-min to six months in prison for "Drunk Driving No. 3."
Oct 25, 2024
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Judge Jeon Seo-young of the Anyang Branch of the Suwon District Court concluded his first hearing on Park Sang-min, who was indicted without detention on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act (driving alcohol).
In a final statement of opinion, the prosecution requested that "(Park Sang-min) be sentenced to six months in prison."
Park Sang-min, who admitted to the charges, said in his closing statement that he was guilty of the same kind, so he reflected on himself and made a commitment"I'll reflect on my shortcomings and never let it happen again."," he said.
Park Sang-min is accused of driving his vehicle around his home in Gwacheon City while drunk at around 8 a.m. on May 19. Before returning home, he parked his car in an alley and fell asleep, and was caught by police who were dispatched after receiving a witness report. At the time of arrest, Park Sang-min's blood alcohol concentration was equivalent to the revocation of his license (more than 0.08%). At that time, Park Sang-min was found to have drank spirits with his acquaintances at a bar in Gwacheon until dawn.
Earlier, Park Sang-min was punished several times for drunk driving. In February 2011, he was caught driving his junior's car at the blood alcohol concentration of the license suspension level in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. In August 1997, he was arrested by police for a drunk driving contact accident in Gangnam-gu.
A sentencing hearing for Park Sang-min is scheduled to be held on Nov. 13.
Meanwhile, Park Sang-min made his debut in the 1990 film The Son of a General and rose to stardom. Recently, he appeared in the play 'Shuman' and met with the audience.
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