A person convicted of drunk driving for the third time was sentenced to six months in prison, but due to "this reason," they were spared from serving time. The prosecution has now reversed their decision and filed a lawsuit for the individual to return to prison to serve their sentence.
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A man with the surname Li was sentenced to 6 months in prison for driving under the influence three times, and the prosecution refused to allow him to substitute a fine for imprisonment. Although the Miaoli District Court had previously revoked the prosecution's decision on the grounds that his blood alcohol level barely reached the legal limit and that he had not caused any accidents, the prosecution appealed, emphasizing that driving under the influence should not be tolerated. In the end, the Taichung High Court upheld the prosecution's ruling, stating that he must serve his sentence in prison. The man had been stopped for drunk driving in 2014, 2018, and 2024, and because he committed the offense for the third time, he was not eligible for a fine substitution. His case underscores the judicial stance of zero tolerance towards drunk driving.
A man with the surname Li from Miaoli was sentenced to six months in prison for his third DUI offense, and the prosecution refused to approve a fine as an alternative, insisting on imprisonment. The man's blood alcohol level just reached the legal minimum of 0.25 mg, and he did not cause any accidents; therefore, the Miaoli District Court previously revoked the prosecution's ruling, believing that the exception for a fine should apply.
However, the prosecution filed an appeal, asserting that "the judiciary should not condone drunk driving." Ultimately, the Taichung High Court overturned the original ruling and rejected Mr. Li's objections, confirming that he must serve time in prison. Mr. Li was caught driving under the influence in 2014, 2018, and 2024. The prosecution pointed out that although he received deferred prosecution and a fine for the previous two offenses, his circumstances this time should not qualify for a fine.
The prosecutor emphasized that according to the Ministry of Justice's latest standards, cases of third-time DUIs generally do not allow for fines as an alternative and pointed out that Mr. Li's third DUI behavior indicates that he has not been effectively deterred. In the end, the High Court supported the prosecution's position, concluding that he must serve time in prison.
Warning: Drunk driving is prohibited; excessive drinking is harmful to health.