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Drink Driving Solicitor

You deserve the fearless and robust advocacy skills of our team headed by Michael Hume. We will give you the advice you need to know to help you through this ordeal. It doesn’t matter in which court your matter is listed, we can appear for you.

Michael Hume
Phone: 9744 0722
Email: michael@acclaimlegal.com.au

Oh crikey! You had a great night out and just had “a couple”. You were confident that you would avoid the RBT by taking a less busy street. But just when you least expected it – you were pulled over and breath tested!

You’re aware of the penalties and thinking “This is dreadful. How could I get myself into this mess?”

Don’t despair! There are always two sides to every story – and the police don’t always get it right. More often than not it requires an experienced solicitor to unearth what can be done for you. For many reasons including your employment and family circumstances you want to be able to retain your licence.

The procedures the police must adhere to when taking breath or blood specimens are detailed and failure to carry these out can result in a failed prosecution. The legislation governing drink driving offences is very complex and by obtaining expert legal advice from us at an early stage, you can significantly increase the chances of the charge being dismissed.

It’s vital to consider:

  • Have the Police observed the law?
  • How will the court deal with your matter?
  • Are there grounds to plead Not Guilty?
  • Can your traffic record help you?
  • Can you keep your licence?
  • What are the grounds for leniency?

The penalties vary according to the reading, how you came under police notice and your traffic record.

Why Michael Hume?
A drink driving conviction may impact on your current or future employment and travel. Competent legal representation at this crucial time may save you a significant amount of money and avoidable stress. You deserve the fearless and robust advocacy skills of our team headed by Michael Hume. We will give you the advice you need to know to help you through this ordeal. We’re on your side! We understand how important your licence is to you.

It doesn’t matter in which court your matter is listed, we can appear for you. Call or email to make an appointment to discuss your options. It is best to start now so you are well prepared.

Michael Hume
Phone: 9744 0722
Email: michael@acclaimlegal.com.au

Penalties

First Offence

Alcohol Level

Maximum
Fine

Automatic
Disqualification

Minimum
Disqualification

Maximum
Gaol

Novice Range
0.00 – 0.019

$1,100

6 months

3 months

Not applicable

Special Range
0.02 – 0.049

$1,100

6 months

3 months

Not applicable

Low Range
0.05 – 0.079

$1,100

6 months

3 months

Not applicable

Middle Range
0.08 – 0.149

$2,200

12 months

6 months

9 months

High Range
0.15+

$3,300

3 years

12 months

18 months

Second Offence within 5 years

Novice Range
0.00 – 0.019

$2,200

12 months

6 months

Not applicable

Special Range
0.02 – 0.049

$2,200

12 months

6 months

Not applicable

Low Range
0.05 – 0.079

$2,200

12 months

6 months

Not applicable

Mid Range
0.08 – 0.149

$3,300

3 years

12 months

12 months

High Range
0.15+

$5,500

5 years

2 years

2 years