Convicted with mid-range drink-driving, small fine and no term of imprisonment imposed

JB was charged with ‘driving with middle range PCA’ contrary to section 110 (4)(A) of the Road Transport Act 2013 after a finding of 0.114 blood alcohol concentration. The offence carries a maximum term of imprisonment for 9 months, a maximum fine of $2,200 or both for first offence.

Chris Cole represented JB and the matter came before the Sutherland Local Court.

Chris tendered materials including Affidavit and Character References on behalf of JB. The Presiding Magistrate imposed a fine of only $1,000 and a 3-month mandatory interlock order with no term of imprisonment.

With the seriousness of the driving offence, this is an impressive result for JB.

Drove whilst licence was suspended, no conviction recorded

R v MT

MT was charged with ‘drive whilst licence suspended’ contrary to section 54(3) of the Road Transport Act. That offence carries a maximum term of imprisonment of six months, and a maximum fine of $3,300.00.

Chris Cole represented MT and the matter came before the Downing Centre Local Court.

Affidavits and character references were tendered, and the presiding Magistrate chose not to record a conviction against MT. The matter was dismissed pursuant to section 10(1)(a) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act.

This was a great result for MT who did not receive a criminal record and was able to continue driving.