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Victoria's
drink driving laws carry harsh mandatory licence loss penalties which
leave no room for forgiveness, excuses or second chances. Often that
operates unfairly, so getting expert legal assistance is usually the
only way to oppose the draconian nature of these mandatory penalties.
The lack of court discretion and no option for drive-for-work licences
means you need to win in court - especially if your livelihood is at
stake.
You may have already been to a solicitor who blindly told you that you have to plead
guilty because there is nothing that can be done for you. What they
mean is they don't know what they can do for you! So see someone who
knows how to help. Your chance of success is not
affected by how high the reading is,
how many prior offences you have or
your personal circumstances.
Although most of my work
involves defending drivers and doing everything possible to save their
licence, I also act for people who decide to plead guilty and want
expert representation to ensure they keep licence loss periods to a
minimum and/or avoid possible jail terms.
Before you decide
what to do with your case, you should
read the pages on breath
tests,
fines,
penalties
and
legal
advice
because those
pages explain your options clearly. You
should avoid wasting your time calling
me with simple questions that are
already answered on this site because I
will probably refer you back to these
pages.
After
a conference I will investigate your case and advise you whether defending the charges successfully
is a realistic option - often it is! We discuss the cost-benefits, and you then decide
whether or not you wish to go to trial, enter into negotiations or
plead guilty instead.
Achieving Your Goals
I help you to achieve your goals, including:
- an acquittal - all charges dismissed
- saving your licence
- avoiding jail
- avoiding community work orders
- avoiding demerit points
- avoiding a conviction or criminal record
- avoiding Interlocks and other relicencing hassels
- reducing or eliminating fines
- reducing and managing any licence loss periods
- recovering your legal expenses from the prosecution
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