Charge Dismissed Under Section 10; Fail to Comply with Notice Displaying Mass Requirements

DM is employed as a truck driver. He was charged with the offence of ‘Fail to comply with notice displaying mass requirements’, contrary to s 148(6) Road Transport (General) Regulation 2013, to which he pleaded guilty. If convicted, DM could lose 11 demerit points, and face a fine of up to $3,300.00.

Chris Cole acted for DM, appearing at the Downing Centre Local Court where the matter was listed for Mention/Sentence. Chris tendered subjective materials and made oral submissions on DM’s behalf.

Ultimately, Her Honour agreed with the submission that DM ought not be convicted of the offence. Her Honour made an order dismissing the charge pursuant to s 10(1)(a) Crimes Sentencing Procedure Act 1999.

This is a great result, and an enormous relief for DM.  

Matter Dismissed Under Section 10

Christopher Cole represented JK in his ‘Driving whilst using mobile phone’ matter in the Local Court of NSW. JK had already lost a number of demerit points and relies heavily on his license as a healthcare worker.

A plea of ‘guilty’ was entered to the offence. Chris Cole tendered an Affidavit sworn by JK and made oral submissions on his behalf. His Honour had regard to the material presented and ultimately dismissed the matter pursuant to s 10(1)(a) Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999.

This is an excellent result for JK, as he is able to continue providing rural healthcare with the use of his driver’s license.