We represented a client charged with a police pursuit, an offence treated extremely seriously by the courts due to the inherent risks to the public, police, and the driver involved. A conviction often results in a custodial sentence, particularly where speed, distance, or prior traffic history are aggravating factors.

The client accepted responsibility for the incident and entered an early plea of guilty. We worked closely with him to gather comprehensive subjective material, including evidence of his employment, character, remorse, and the steps he had taken since the incident to address the underlying issues that contributed to the offending.

At sentence, we emphasised the client’s otherwise positive prospects, genuine insight, and the isolated nature of the conduct. The magistrate accepted our submissions. The Court imposed the minimum disqualification period available in the circumstances and sentenced the client to a Community Correction Order, allowing him to avoid imprisonment and maintain stability in his employment and family life.

Outcome: Minimum disqualification. Community Correction Order.