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<Image: http://k-law4u.blogspot.com/>   Case 2) The driver in S60 Volvo (hereinafter, referred to as a "Victim") had been transferred to an ER nearby, however, eventually passed away. In accordance with Korean law, what criminal punishment would Michael expect?     a. In Principle, Michaele is subject to imprisonment for five-year or less, or penalty up to KRW 20M Article 3 (Special Cases for Punishment)      (1)         A driver of a vehicle who commits a crime provided for in Article 268 (Death/Injury by occupational or gross negligence) of the Criminal Act by reason of a traffic accident shall be punished by imprisonment without prison labor for not more than five years or by a penalty not exceeding 20 million won . b. Term between the timing of the accident and Victim's death Let's do some thought experiment. In case the timing of Victim's eventual death is after 2-year period. Michael stil...

  <Image: http://k-law4u.blogspot.com/>                                                                                                                                          Case 1)  Michael T. Stapleton, a 21-year-old U.S. Citizen residing in Seoul was in a hurry to the party with his friends to celebrate the new year of 2023; and got involved in a traffic accident by hitting a S60 Volvo which got damaged on its left side (let's assume no passenger in the car was injured). In accordance with Korean law, what criminal punishment would Michael expect? ...