We obtained a great result for our client who was charged with mid-range drink driving and our great lawyers convinced the Magistrate to give our client a non-conviction with a Conditional Release Order (CRO).
Background
Our client was a father who was charged with mid-range drink driving. He called us when he was issued with a Court Attendance Notice that stated that he had been charged with mid-range drink driving. We advised him off all his options and how to best prepare for his appearance at Downing Centre Local Court. It was his first drink driving offence and his first time attending court for a criminal matter or serious traffic offence.
Our client had 2 kids under 5 years old and he was the bread winner for his family. Having his licence disqualified, even for the minimum period of 3 months, would have impacted our client's ability to drive his kids to their medical appointments and his ability to work and earn income.
If our client was convicted of the mid-range drink driving offence, the law imposes a minimum disqualification period of 3 months, This means that regardless of your circumstances, the Magistrate has no choice but to impose at-least 3 months without a driver’s licence.
Submissions we made to the Orange Local Court
In preparation for his court appearance we advised our client to take action that would be looked upon favourably by the Magistrate to demonstrate his remorse and need for a licence. As such, we were able to provide the Magistrate with:
Our client's apology letter outlining his remorse.
Great character references including from his boss.
A completed traffic offender’s program as we had strongly suggested.
An impeccable traffic record. Our client had not committed a single traffic offence in the 10 years that he had held his licence.
Obtaining a non-conviction for a mid-range drink driving or any drink driving offence is not easy, however, we submitted to the Magistrate that in light of our client's personal circumstances and his excellent traffic record, he should be given the benefit of a non-conviction.
Result - Non-Conviction with a Conditional Release Order
The Magistrate ultimately agreed with the convincing submissions made by our Principal Solicitor and gave our client a Conditional Release Order (CRO) without a conviction. This result of a non-conviction with a CRO means that:
our client does not lose his licence,
he does not need to get the costly interlock device installed into his vehicle, and
does not have a criminal record.
More importantly, he gets to keep his job and provide for his family.
Have you been charged with drink driving or drug driving?
If you have been charged with any drink driving offence, including low range, mid range or high range or drug driving, contact us on 0422 647 266 to discuss your matter with our Principal Solicitor as soon as possible to assess your options of achieving the best possible outcome. We regularly appear for clients throughout NSW including Downing Centre Court House, Orange Local Court and the Central West region.
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