'Unlicensed Driving and Refusal of Alcohol Test' Jang Yong-jun, Son of Jang Je-won, Faces First Trial Today

"Defendant Appears in Court"

Rapper Jang Yong-jun (Noel), son of Jang Je-won, a member of the People Power Party [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daehyun] The first trial of Jang Yongjun (21), rapper 'Noel' and son of People Power Party lawmaker Jang Je-won, who was detained and prosecuted for refusing a breathalyzer test and assaulting police officers during his probation period, will be held.

According to the court on the 19th, Judge Shin Hyuk-jae of the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 4 will conduct Jang's first trial at 4 p.m. on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act (refusal of breathalyzer test and driving without a license), obstruction of official duties, and injury. In accordance with the defendant's attendance obligation, Jang must appear in court in person.

Earlier, on September 18th at around 10:30 p.m., Jang was driving a Mercedes-Benz vehicle at an intersection in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, when he caused a minor collision. He then refused the breathalyzer test and allegedly headbutted a police officer, leading to his detention and prosecution.

In a statement, Jang said, "I will accept the punishment for my wrongdoing," and added, "With a repentant heart, I will forgo the substantive hearing for the arrest warrant." The court promptly issued the warrant.

He had already been prosecuted last June for drunk driving and 'driver substitution' and was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison with a 2-year probation. In April of this year, he was also sent to the prosecution for assaulting a pedestrian in Busan. If Jang receives a prison sentence of more than a year for the current charges of refusing the breathalyzer test and driving without a license, the previously granted probation will be revoked.

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