WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE CHARGED WITH A DRINK DRIVING OFFENCE IN COOLANGATTA?

If you are charged with a drink driving offence in Coolangatta, you need a Coolangatta drink driving lawyer. Friends or family may tell you a lawyer will not make any difference, but they are wrong. Being without a driver licence in Coolangatta for a long time is difficult. You need your car to get around. If you are convicted of a drink driving offence, the Court will disqualify you from holding a driver licence for some time. The Coolangatta Magistrate hearing your case gets to decide on the penalty and disqualification they give you. There is no set penalty or disqualification period the Magistrate must impose. You need someone in your corner arguing for you to achieve you the best result.

HOW CAN OUR COOLANGATTA DRINK DRIVING LAWYERS HELP YOU?

1. We will liaise with the Coolangatta Police Prosecutions to get all the relevant material for your charge.

   2. We will advise you on your charge, including the likely penalty and disqualification period.

  3. We will give you a fixed, all-inclusive fee to appear in the Coolangatta Magistrates Court for you.

  4.  You will get a seasoned drink driving lawyer representing you. The Coolangatta drink-driving lawyer standing by your side in Court and speaking for you is an experienced advocate. They are confident and know what to say in Court to achieve the best outcome.

IF I ENGAGE YOUR COOLANGATTA DRINK DRIVING LAWYERS TO REPRESENT ME, DO I NEED TO GO TO YOUR OFFICE?

Our drink-driving lawyers are more than willing to meet with you in person if that’s what you prefer. However, we communicate with most of our clients by telephone and email to save them time.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP REDUCE YOUR PENALTY AND DRIVER LICENCE DISQUALIFICATION?

When facing a drink driving charge in Coolangatta, there are a couple of things you should consider doing:

1. Getting character references from persons who know you well and can speak of your good general character. 

2. Completing a Traffic Offender Program. Completing a traffic offender program demonstrates to the Court you are taking the charge seriously. Completing the program also demonstrates rehabilitation, which is very important to the Court. There are a few options for traffic offender programs, and these are:

1. 1. The Queensland Traffic Offender’s Program (QTOP).  
   2. Road Sense Australia’s Traffic Offender Program. 
   3. SAVE – Traffic Offender Intervention Program. 

SHOULD I GET A LAWYER FOR MY DRINK DRIVING CHARGE?

A driver licence in Coolangatta is imperative. The loss of a driver licence can have significant consequences for your work and everyday living. Engaging a lawyer to represent you can ensure you achieve the best outcome for your situation.

Our lawyers are experienced advocates who regularly appear in Court to argue for clients. They know how to craft submissions to the Court that are highly persuasive and articulate your personal situation and the importance of your driver licence to you. Do not risk your ability to drive by going to Court alone. Engage an experienced traffic lawyer to help you.

Contact Us today for a free no-obligation chat with one of our traffic lawyers today.

TRAFFIC APPLICATIONS AND OFFENCES WE CAN HELP YOU WITH

• Special Hardship Order Application.

• Work Licence Application. 

• Drink Driving Charges.

• Drug Driving Charges.

• Applications to Remove Driver Licence Disqualifications.

• Unlicensed Driving. 

WHERE IS THE COOLANGATTA MAGISTRATES COURT?

The Coolangatta Magistrates Court is at 136 Musgrave Street, Coolangatta QLD 4225.

WHAT IS THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE COOLANGATTA MAGISTRATES COURT?

(07) 5569 3040