We obtained a great result for our client who was charged with mid-range drink driving and we convinced the Magistrate to give our client a Conditional Release Order (CRO) without a conviction.
Background
Our client was a young man who was charged with mid-range drink driving. We provided him with advice until his court appearance at Orange Local Court. It was his first offence and first time attending court for a criminal matter.
Our client had a 7 month old child and he was the full time carer. Having his licence disqualified, even for the minimum period of 3 months, would have impacted our client's ability to care for his child and his ability to work and make a living.
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 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. 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 12 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 - Conditional Release Order without a conviction
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 CRO without conviction 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.
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 all the Sydney Local Courts, Orange Local Court and the Central West region.
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