Charged with Drink Driving?

Our team of Drink Driving Lawyers are all experienced and compassionate Lawyers who are dedicated to assisting you achieve the best possible outcome in your drink driving matter, regardless of the facts of your case.

Drink driving is a specialsed area of law. We have over 40 years of combined experience in representing clients, like you in drink driving matters. We can prepare your matter comprehensively to get you the best possible result. We also are up to date with all the relevant Legislation and applicable Laws relating to drink driving so you can rest assured that you are in capable and experienced hands. We go to Local and District Courts all over Sydney and NSW every day and we know how to present your unique circumstances to the Magistrates to get you the result you need. Let us assist you in your matter and remember, you only get one chance in Court.

We will be there for you throughout your case, guiding you on how to prepare your matter, what courses to complete and what references to obtain. We will tell you if you need any expert reports and we will brief the experts to assist you. We will check all your records and keep you informed on what to expect in your matter. And remember, we are always only a phone call away.

We are proud of our policy to charge fairly for our services, because we understand you have financial commitments and you need to get back on the road and get on with your life. That is why we will tell you upfront what your matter will cost, and we will commit to that in writing. This way, you know what you are paying at all times and there are no surprises.

We always aim to get you the best result so that you are back on the road as quickly as possible. We will prepare your case as best we can and and when possible, we will seek and obtain a Section 10 for our clients. If your matter is a candidate for a Section 10 dismissal, we will tell you and we will prepare your matter thoroughly in readiness for submissions in Court consistent with a Section 10 outcome.

We have offices throughout Sydney, Gosford, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also see clients all over NSW and we can assist you in regional NSW by appointment.

We understand that you are not a criminal and we will treat you with respect and dignity. We understand your case and your circumstances are unique and so are your needs, and we will ensure that the Court also are made aware of these, when we are representing you.

Absolutely! All drink driving matters are serious matters which require your attendance to Court for a formal plea and then sentencing. We do not recommend skipping on a court attendance and this can create more legal problems for you. There are some circumstances where you will be excused from coming to court – ask us how today.

An experienced Drink Driving Solicitor can provide you with good advice about what the plea you formally enter to the Court should be and how to best represent your case to the court so that you can obtain the best result possible. We can help you prepare your matter so that the right evidence about your and your needs are before the Magistrate that decides your matter.

A Warrant may be issued for your arrest. Further, more charges may be made against you. Although you may be nervous about the Court process, we always recommend that you are in attendance.

What is a Repeat Offender?

A repeat offender with respect to a driving offence, is a person whom is convicted for a second or subsequent major offence within a period of 5 years from their last offence.

What is a Major Offence?

A major offence, for the purposes of traffic matters, is defined in the Road Transport Act 2013 NSW. Amongst other major offences, a prior major offence includes a previous conviction of:

1. Drink driving offence;

2. Drug driving offence;

3. Refusal or failure to submit to test, analysis or assessment;

4. Refusal or failure to provide samples or preventing sample taking;

5. Wilful introduction or alteration of concentration or amount of alcohol or other drugs;

6. Negligent, furious or reckless driving;

7. Menacing driving;

8. Failing to stop and assist after impact causing injury;

9. Wounding or grievous bodily harm with intent;

10. Reckless grievous bodily harm or wounding;

11. Injuries by furious driving;

12. Predatory driving;

13. Police pursuits; and/or

14. Dangerous driving and/or navigation.

The above list is not exhaustive. For more information about your prior convictions and if there are considered a major offence, ring Antwan Lawyers now for a confidential discussion.

How Will the Court Treat My Prior Serious Office?

It is important to note that if you are a repeat offender, the Court will treat you differently. One example of this is a repeat offender is not entitled to be afforded leniency of a section 10 conviction order if they have previously been afforded a section 10 for a similar matter in the last 5 years. This means that you may have a conviction recorded against you, be subject to a period of disqualification as well as other penalties.

How Can We Help?

We understand that having a prior conviction can be daunting. We can help you with preparing your matter and making submissions to argue for a reduction of any disqualification period or any other punishment that the Court may deem fit in the circumstances. To get assistance, ring us now on 1300 268 926.

 

Section 10

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