Drink Driving
Drink-driving offences can have a life-altering impact, making it crucial for you to seek strong legal representation.
About drink driving
Every week, many people face Court for offences relating to drink driving laws. A DUI (driving under the influence) is a traumatic and confusing event, and it is difficult to know where to turn. For most, it will be your first time in any legal trouble, and it is terrifying to think of facing prosecution. It is essential to have strong legal representation.
A drink-driving conviction may result in lost wages (or even job loss), significant fines, the loss of your licence for a substantial period, or even imprisonment.
Because of drink driving, your licence may be immediately suspended. If your BAC is less than 0.10, you will receive a 24-hour suspension of your driver’s licence. If it is over 0.10, then your licence will be suspended until the Magistrate makes a determination.
Higher penalties also apply for repeat drink driving offences. Those penalties can include a licence disqualification for up to two years and a term of imprisonment. Repeat offenders, particularly those with more than three high-range alcohol readings within five years, face mandatory terms of imprisonment.
These are serious consequences, but you are not alone. We have the experience, knowledge and dedication to guide you through this difficult time.
The Magistrates Court views charges of drink driving seriously. It is a charge that could result in imprisonment for your first offence. Don’t take the risk with your liberty. Consult traffic lawyers who can help you through the process.
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What to do next
Experienced legal representation could be the deciding factor in whether you walk out of court or are escorted to the watchhouse.
A Magistrate will determine the length of your disqualification together with other penalties. The length of the disqualification and what type of other penalties you receive will depend upon:
- What your blood/breath alcohol concentration was when you offended – this is also known as a BAC.
- How you were caught for drink driving and the danger to the public in the circumstances of the matter.
- Whether there are any aggravating features to the charge of drink driving.
- Your personal circumstances.
- Your traffic history, including previous convictions for similar drink driving offences.
The Queensland legislation regulating the use of motor vehicles on this state’s roads is continuously evolving and expanding. It is important that you have legal representation that is experienced in dealing with traffic law offences.
Due to drink-driving laws, some people may lose their licence or have it suspended for a period of time. Some may be eligible to apply for a work licence. A work licence will only be granted by a Magistrate after eligibility is demonstrated in the applications and supporting affidavits filed with the Magistrate’s Court.
Our traffic lawyers can assist you with work licence applications and affidavits for Magistrates Courts all over Queensland.
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