Drove drunk with 0.140 above PCA, minimum disqualification imposed

DB was convicted with ‘driving with middle range PCA’ contrary to section 110 (4)(A) of the Road Transport Act 2013 after a finding of 0.140 blood alcohol concentration.

Chris Cole represented DB on this matter and appeared before the Downing Centre Local Court.

Chris tendered DB’s Affidavit and a number of character references from DB’s family and friends. The Presiding Magistrate ordered the minimum disqualification period of three (3) months and mandatory interlock order of twelve (12) months.

This is a reasonable result considering the aggravating features of the offence.

Charged with mid-range drink driving for the third time, manages to avoid imprisonment by way of Community Corrections Order

R v SP

SP was charged with one count of ‘mid-range PCA’ contrary to the Road Transport Act 2013. He was charged after he had a collision with a parked vehicle and police attended the scene.

The matter was quite serious as this was the third drink driving offence that SP was considered. Compounding the situation was the fact that his nine year-old son was in the back seat of the vehicle at the time of the accident.

Matthew Berrell appeared for SP at the Wollongong Local Court and persuaded the presiding magistrate to impose a Community Corrections Order on SP as opposed to a term of imprisonment.

This was a great result for SP as he was able to continue his career and family life and avoid incarceration.