Mid Range PCA | Drink Driving Charge 

What is Mid Range PCA?

Mid Range PCA is categorized by the Law as having an alcohol reading of 0.08 to 0.149.

Being charged with a mid range PCA is a serious matter. If you are convicted by the court, there are severe penalties including a possible prison sentence.  There are important factors that influence the Magistrate who is sentencing you. One of these is whether you have been convicted for any level of a PCA offence in the previous 5 years.

What can happen to me if I am found Guilty of a Mid Range PCA – First Offence?

There are a number of penalties the Magistrate hearing your matter may impose on you. These include:

A criminal conviction is recorded.

A fine up to $2,200 for a first offence.

An automatic disqualification of your licence for 6 months which can be reduced by the Magistrate to a period to a minimum of 3 months.

An Interlock participation order of 12 months.

Maximum goal sentence of 9 months.

What can happen to me if I am found Guilty of a Mid Range PCA – Second or Subsequent Office?

There are a number of penalties the Magistrate hearing your matter may impose on you. These include:

A criminal conviction is recorded.

A fine up to $3,300 .

An automatic disqualification of your licence for 9 months which can be reduced by the Magistrate to a period to a minimum of 6 months.

An Interlock participation order of 24 months.

Maximum goal sentence of 12 months.

This is What Drink Driving Solicitors Can Do for You!

Drink Driving Solicitors can advise you on what the likely outcome to your Mid Range PCA. We can prepare your matter, attend court with you, and represent your case in the best possible way to the Magistrate so that you may obtain the best potential outcome.

It’s Our Job!

The team at Drink Driving Solicitors is a team of supportive, knowledgeable and skilled lawyers who specialise in all drink driving matters. They understand the fundamental principles of the applicable laws and how they affect you and your rights. The lawyers at Drink Driving Solicitors have practiced in drink driving matters for a long time and have acquired, over the years, all the expertise required to argue your case and get you the best possible result. 

Absolutely! All drink driving matters are serious matters which require your attendance to Court for a formal plea and then sentencing.

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.

A Warrant may be issued for your arrest. Further, more charges may be made against you.

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.

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