'Mother's Dementia' Eru, sentenced to 1st trial for drunk driving, sentenced to 1 year in prison

Singer and actor Yiru (real name Cho Seong-hyun), who was handed over to trial on charges of drunk driving and changing drivers, will be sentenced in the first trial.

On the 15th, the 11th detective of the Seoul Western District Court (Chief Judge Jeong In-jae) held a first trial hearing for Eru, who is charged with a total of 4 charges: aiding and abetting escape from a criminal, aiding and abetting drunk driving, drunk driving and speeding under the Road Traffic Act.

Previously, in September of last year, Yiru drove a car while drunk, but when caught in a crackdown, he switched drivers with passenger A. During the police investigation, Eru denied that he was charged with drunk driving, claiming that Mr. A was driving. Mr. A also appeared to have stated that he was driving. However, the police confirmed that Yiru was behind the wheel.

However, it was decided not to send it again because it was not possible to find evidence that the driver was directly requested to be changed or persuaded or persuaded. However, Mr. A was sent to the prosecution in November of last year on charges of helping the criminal escape by hiding his crime. It was confirmed that Yiru had a conversation with Mr. A, and charges of aiding and abetting the escape were applied.

In addition, Yiru also committed a related crime in December of last year. He got drunk and had an acquaintance drive his car, and on the same day he got into an accident while drinking and driving. It is known that Eru's blood alcohol level was at the level of license suspension.

In the first trial on the 1st, the prosecutors asked for a year in prison for Yiru. He also asked the court to impose a fine of 100,000 won for speeding.

Yiru admitted most of the charges and said, "I am very sorry that something happened that should not have happened. I will reflect on myself in the future and be careful not to let this happen."

Leeru's lawyer said, "Eru admitted to the charge and is reflecting on the charges," but also said, "Aiding and abetting the criminal escaped was in accordance with Mr. A's active suggestion, and the objective blood alcohol level reading was 0.00%."

“Please take into account that the defendant was sincere and active in the police investigation, including voluntary submission of a breathalyzer test, and confessed to all crimes,” he said. Please consider it,” he begged for mercy.

Regarding the charges of aiding and abetting drunk driving in December, he added, "Please take into consideration the fact that the driving distance was extremely short at 10 km, and that no human or material damage occurred."

Reporter Tae Yuna, Ten Asia youyou@tenasia.co.kr