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Being charged with a drink driving offence NSW can be a stressful and uncertain experience. Many people facing drink driving charges Sydney NSW have never been involved in the criminal justice system before and may feel concerned about losing their driver licence, attending court, and how the matter may affect their future.
A drink driving charge, also referred to as a PCA offence NSW (Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol) or DUI offence NSW, is treated seriously by the courts. Depending on the circumstances, penalties may include licence disqualification, fines, and other court orders.
Learn more about what happens when you get caught Drink Driving.
CM Lawyers provides legal advice and court representation for individuals facing drink driving charges Sydney and across NSW. Our practice includes a strong focus on assisting clients with traffic offences NSW, and we regularly appear at Newtown Local Court, Downing Centre Local Court, Burwood Local Court, and other courts across Sydney.
These matters are taken seriously by the courts, with a focus on safety while ensuring procedural fairness.
Outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case, the available evidence, and the court’s discretion.
Drink driving offences in NSW are governed by the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW). These offences relate to operating a motor vehicle with alcohol in your system above the permitted legal limit, or driving while affected by alcohol.
Police in NSW conduct roadside breath testing as part of enforcement. If alcohol is detected, a driver may be required to undergo further breath analysis.
Common drink driving offences NSW include:
The seriousness of the offence depends on the alcohol reading and the circumstances of the incident.
The court classifies PCA offences NSW based on the recorded blood alcohol concentration NSW.
Low-Range PCA (0.05 to 0.079): Low-range PCA is the lowest category of drink driving offence.
Penalties may include:
Mid-Range PCA (0.08 to 0.149): Mid-range PCA is treated more seriously.
Possible outcomes may include:
High-Range PCA (0.15 and Above): High-range PCA is the most serious PCA offence.
Penalties may include:
The outcome depends on the individual circumstances.
A DUI offence NSW may be charged where police believe a person was driving while affected by alcohol.
This may occur even without a specific BAC reading.
Police may rely on:
The court determines the outcome based on the available evidence.
Police may impose an immediate licence suspension NSW following certain drink driving offences.
Important note: Immediate Licence Suspension for Drink Driving typically applies to mid-range, high-range, DUI and certain other offences.
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If you are charged with drink driving in Sydney NSW, your matter will usually be heard at a Local Court Sydney, including:
CM Lawyers regularly appears in these courts and provides representation in traffic law matters Sydney NSW.
Understanding the process helps individuals prepare.
1. Court Attendance Notice
Police issue a Court Attendance Notice, which outlines:
2. First Court Appearance
The matter is listed before a Magistrate.
3. Plea and Evidence
The court considers:
4. Sentencing or Hearing
CM Lawyers provides assistance by:
We regularly assist clients facing drink driving charges Sydney NSW and throughout NSW.
The court considers several factors when determining sentence.
These may include:
Each case is assessed individually.
For certain offences, the court may impose an alcohol interlock order NSW:
For certain offences, the law requires the court to impose an alcohol interlock order unless an exemption is granted. Eligibility for exemption depends on individual circumstances.
Preparation may involve gathering relevant material, including:
This allows the court to consider the individual circumstances.
If you are facing a drink driving charge Sydney NSW, obtaining legal advice early allows you to understand:
This allows proper preparation.
CM Lawyers provides legal assistance for:
We regularly represent clients in Local Courts across Sydney.
Our practice includes providing advice and representation in traffic law matters NSW.
Legal outcomes depend on the specific facts of each matter and the application of the law.
A conviction for drink driving NSW may affect:
The impact depends on individual circumstances.
If you are charged with a drink driving offence NSW, it is important to:
Early advice helps individuals understand the process.
If you require advice or representation for drink driving charges Sydney NSW, CM Lawyers can assist.
Contact our office to arrange a confidential consultation.
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