Do you need a drink or drug driving lawyer or DUI lawyer now? Have you been charged with a drink driving offence? Were you caught with a DUI? Did you have illicit drugs in your system?Â
If you have been charged with drink driving in Sydney and have to attend court, our drink driving lawyers are here to help. Drink driving matters are serious offences and it’s important to have our drink driving lawyers to assist you. Don’t do it alone – contact us today.
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Our Drink driving lawyers will explain the initial steps to prepare for court for your drink driving charge. We strongly recommend contacting us today to discuss your case and we will provide a clear plan of attack to get the best result for your drink driving case.
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If you are charged with a DUI, drink driving or drug driving offence, the penalties are serious. There is even a judgement guideline for high range drink driving offences. Convictions and disqualifications can be common, however our drink driving lawyers will do their best to get you the best possible result. We thrive on getting successful results for our clients.
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Our drink driving lawyers will guide you each step of the way. Drink driving offences can carry mandatory interlock device orders as well as disqualification periods. These orders vary depending on the range you are caught in as well as whether it is a first or second offence. Our drink driving lawyers will fight for you in court by presenting your best possible case to the magistrate deciding on your case. Our drink driving lawyers have a proven track record of getting the best results for our clients.
We know that being charged with a drink driving offence is daunting, and it may be your first experience of attending court but our Sydney drink driving lawyers will protect and guide you through this process. Our Sydney drink driving lawyers can provide you with the assistance and advice to ensure you know what penalties and suspension periods you face.
We will explain the documents that we will need like reference letters, as well as programs you should complete like the traffic offenders program, which will assist in reducing your penalty. Further, If you feel you want only a senior drink driving solicitor experienced in drink driving offences to represent you in court, we will ensure we arrange only a senior drink driving specialist lawyer for a face-to-face free initial consultation and representation.
How Much Can I Drink Before Driving?
It is illegal to drink alcohol while driving. This can amount to a DUI Offence doesn’t require a specific blood alcohol concentration percentage (BAC), nor is the prosecution required to get an expert to prove the amount of BAC to prove any driving impairment.
For DUI charges (section 112(1)(a) Road Transports Act 2013 (NSW)), the court may hear evidence of any bystander’s (or police officer’s) observation(s) as to the extent an accused person was under the influence to prove the charge, namely that he/she was under the influence while driving.
The case of DPP v Ridley [2015] NSWSC and DPP (NSW) v Kirby [2017] NSWSC reflects these very points.
It’s generally recommended not to drive on the same day you consume alcohol.
So, what’s the drinking limit in NSW or how much can you drink and drive in Australia?
Alcohol stays in the body for varying periods of time depending on the body type, gender, age, period(s) of time when alcohol was consumed, whether it was consumed on an empty stomach or full stomach, and the type of alcohol consumed.
The BAC starts to increase after consuming alcohol, and often continues to rise for up to 2-hours after you stop drinking.
It’s therefore extremely risky to put a number on how many drinks you can have before driving.
Contact Criminal Lawyers Group on 0424 230 074 or via email at info@criminallawyersgroup.com.au if you have been charged with a traffic offence. Our team is committed to obtaining the best results for your case, ensuring that you receive comprehensive legal support every step of the way