Solicitors Near Me Atherton achieved a solid result for our client at Atherton Magistrates Court recently.
Our client was charged with their Third DUI Drink Driving offence, after having provided a blood alcohol reading of 0.100.
This was our client's Second DUI Drink Drink Driving charge within the last 5 years.
Our client's previous readings were 0.104 and 0.139.
Given our client had previously been charged within the last 5 years, they were not eligible to apply for a DUI Drink Driving Work Licence.
Due to our client's previous offending, they faced a maximum licence disqualification of 18 months.
They were also at risk of a Probation order or some form of imprisonment given their recent history.
We prepared detailed submissions of the relevant legislation and case law.
We made solid verbal submission to the Magistrate.
We were successful in persuading the Magistrate to impose no more than a 4 month licence disqualification and a modest fine.
There was no term of imprisonment handed down, suspended or otherwise.
Our client was extremely relieved.
If you need help with a Drink Driving charge in Atherton or anywhere else in Queensland call the lawyers at Solicitors Near Me Atherton today on 1300675309 or click here to submit an online enquiry.