CRO Without Conviction, Avoids Licence Suspension; Breach of Good Behaviour Licence

JP was charged with Drive across dividing lines to do a U-turn’, contrary to Road Rules 2014. When this incident occurred, JP was already on a good behaviour licence due to previous traffic offences. Chris Cole acted for JP in this matter.

 JP relies heavily on his licence as a Real Estate Agent. Having his licence suspended would significantly impact JP’s ability to work.

JP completed the Traffic Offenders Intervention Program (TOIP) prior to Sentence.

A plea of guilty was entered to the offence and the matter was listed for Sentence in the Local Court. Chris Tendered materials on JP’s behalf and made oral submissions that he ought not be convicted of the offence. Ultimately, the Presiding Magistrate agreed with the submissions and placed JP on a Conditional Release Order (CRO) without conviction, for a period of 12 months. JP is to be of good behaviour and not commit any further traffic offences during that period.   

This is a very pleasing outcome for JP.

No Conviction Recorded for Breach of Good Behaviour Licence

AT was charged with ‘Not stop at line at red light’, contrary to s 56(1)(a) Road Rules 2014. AT was on a good behaviour licence at the time of the offence. He elected to have the penalty decided in Court.  Chris Cole represented AT in his matter.

AT completed the Traffic Offenders Intervention Program (TOIP) prior to Sentence. He pleaded guilty to the offence and Chris tendered materials to the Court. The Magistrate noted AT’s plea of guilty and deemed it not expedient to record a conviction or record any punishment, pursuant to s 10(1)(a) Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999.  This means AT retains his licence and there is no breach of his good behaviour licence.

This is a great outcome for AT.