Drink Driving Lawyers Newtown

Our client was a professional truck driver charged with mid-range drink driving. A conviction would have caused disqualification and likely loss of employment because the client moved between different work vehicles. We gathered employer material, driving history, references, apology evidence and a traffic offender’s programme certificate. At the sentence, we explained the client’s insight and the unusual employment impact of an interlock requirement. The magistrate accepted that a conviction was not necessary. The client received a Conditional Release Order without conviction, kept the licence and continued working.

A client was charged with mid-range PCA after driving from a work Christmas event. Police stopped the client after a red-light incident, and the reading was 0.134. We advised immediate completion of a traffic offender programme and helped prepare references and an apology. The client accepted responsibility and demonstrated genuine remorse. At court, we presented the offence as serious but isolated and supported by strong evidence of rehabilitation. The magistrate declined to record a conviction, which allowed the client to keep the licence and avoid interruption to employment.

A client with no prior criminal history faced a drink-driving charge and was anxious about court. We explained the process, reviewed the police facts and prepared a simple sentencing plan. The client completed a traffic course, gathered character references and obtained a work letter explaining the licence need. At court, we made submissions about responsibility, insight and low risk of reoffending. The matter was finalised with an outcome that allowed the client to move forward with clear obligations and a better understanding of the seriousness of drink driving.

Legal advice is strongly recommended because the matter can affect your licence, employment and record. A lawyer can prepare sentencing material and explain interlock issues.

Yes. A lawyer can prepare submissions about licence need and rehabilitation where the court has discretion. Outcomes depend on the offence and history.

Useful documents may include a traffic course certificate, apology, references, work letter, driving record and evidence of counselling or treatment if relevant.