The Queen v LR
LR was charged with drink-driving with a low-range percentage of alcohol in her system. Regrettably she was pulled over and breath-tested by police on a public holiday, whilst double demerit points were in effect.
At the RBT station, LR made full admissions to police concerning how much alcohol she had consumed and her reasons for driving.
LR appeared before Waverley Local Court on the 2nd November, 2017. A plea of guilty was entered at the earliest opportunity.
Various materials regarding LR's subjective case were submitted. The magistrate accepted her case, and subsequently did not choose to record a conviction, instead placing LR on a Good Behaviour bond pursuant to s10(1)(b) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Bond 1999 for a period of 12 months.
LR did not incur any demerit points, and she was able to maintain her licence and continue working. As a single mother with three children to care for, this was a very good result for LR.