DRINK DRIVING LAWYERS MACKAY
THE MACKAY DRINK DRIVING LAWYERS
Drink driving (DUI) in Mackay is one of the most common traffic offences, causing people to go to the Mackay Magistrates Courts. People from all walks of life are charged with drink driving. The Mackay Magistrates Court treats drink driving seriously, which is reflected in the penalties. In some situations, a drink driving charge can cause a person to be sent to prison; in fact in some situations the law says the Court must send a person to jail.
If you have been charged with drink driving, this is a serious matter. It can be a daunting experience for anyone caught drink driving. You need an expert drink driving lawyer to help defend you and protect your rights and interests. Delaying or forgoing legal representation could result in unfavourable outcomes. Our lawyers can help you from your first dealings with the police to the end of your case. They are there for you every step of the way. Our team of lawyers will offer invaluable guidance, present all available options, and recommend the most effective course of action for your situation. Contacting our firm could be your best decision during this challenging time. Don’t navigate the criminal process on your own, get the best legal advice today.
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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH A DRINK DRIVING OFFENCE IN MACKAY
If you are charged with a drink driving offence, you need a Mackay drink driver lawyer. Friends or family may tell you a lawyer will not make any difference, but they are wrong. Being without a driver licence 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 Magistrate hearing your case decides 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 MACKAY DRINK DRIVING LAWYERS HELP YOU?
Our drink driving lawyers in Mackay will help you as follows:
- We will liaise with Police Prosecutions to get all the relevant material for your charge.
- We will provide expert advice regarding your charge, including the likely result and disqualification period.
- We will give you a fixed, all-inclusive fee to appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court for you.
- You will get a seasoned drink driving solicitor representing you. The Mackay 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 possible outcome.
IF I ENGAGE YOUR MACKAY 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.
SHOULD I GET A LAWYER FOR MY DRINK DRIVING CHARGE?
A driver licence in Mackay 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.
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WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP REDUCE YOUR PENALTY AND DRIVER LICENCE DISQUALIFICATION?
When facing a drink driving charge there are a couple of things you should consider doing:
- Getting character references from persons who know you well and can speak of your good general character. CLICK HERE for more information about writing a character reference and an example.
- Complete 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:
WHAT ARE THE ALCOHOL LIMITS IN MACKAY?
- No Alcohol Limit: This means the alcohol concentration in your blood or breath is over zero.
- General Alcohol Limit: This means the alcohol concentration in your blood or breath equals or exceeds 0.05.
- Middle Alcohol Limit: This means the alcohol concentration in your blood or breath equals or exceeds 0.10.
- High Alcohol Limit: This means the concentration of alcohol in your blood or breath is equal to or exceeds 0.15.
PENALTIES AND LICENCE DISQUALIFICATION PERIODS IN MACKAY
The penalty and driver licence disqualification period will depend on the following:
- The type of licence you held at the time of the offence.
- The concentration of alcohol in your blood or breath.
- If you have been convicted of drink driving in the past.
- The factual circumstances in which you were driving.
- If you took part in an interview with police.
- If you co-operated with the police.
- If you plead guilty or go to trial and are found guilty by the Court.
The maximum penalty and disqualification periods for a first-time offender for the different alcohol limits are detailed below.
Over 0.00% BAC, but not over 0.05% BAC if a certain type of driver
14 penalty units ($2,167.20) or three months imprisonment.
You will be without a licence for 3 to 9 months from the date of conviction.
At or Over 0.05% BAC, but not over 0.10% BAC
14 penalty units ($2,167.20) or three months imprisonment.
You will be without a licence for 1 to 9 months from the date of conviction.
At or Over 0.10% BAC, but not over 0.15% BAC
20 penalty units ($3,096.00) or six months imprisonment.
You will be without a licence for 3 to 12 months from the date of conviction.
At or Over 0.15% BAC
28 penalty units ($4,334.40) or nine months imprisonment.
You will be without a licence for a minimum of 6 months from the date of conviction.
PLEASE NOTE: the maximum penalties and disqualification periods will increase in certain circumstances.
ARE THERE ANY DEFENCES TO A DRINK DRIVING CHARGE?
Yes, in some circumstances, you may have a defence. The most common defences are:
- Your breath, saliva, or blood specimen was taken by police over three hours after you had driven, been in charge, or attempted to put the vehicle in motion.
- You were not driving the vehicle.
- You did not attempt to put in motion the vehicle.
- You were not in charge of a vehicle at the time of the offence.
- There was an extraordinary emergency causing you to drive despite being intoxicated.
CAN I REFUSE A RANDOM BREATH TEST?
Suppose a police officer directs you to give a specimen of breath for a roadside breath test, and you refuse. In that case, you can be charged with failing to provide a specimen of breath. The maximum penalty for this offence is 40 penalty units $5,750.00) and six months imprisonment.
WILL I NEED AN ALCOHOL INTERLOCK DEVICE?
An alcohol ignition interlock device is a device fitted to your car. The device prevents a vehicle from being operated by a driver who is under the influence of alcohol.
In Queensland, if you are convicted of any of the following, you will be required to get an alcohol ignition interlock device fitted to your vehicle:
- Driving or attempting to put in motion or being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
- Driving or attempting to put in motion, or being in charge of a vehicle when you have a blood or alcohol concentration of 0.15% (High range drink driving).
- Driving or attempting to put in motion or being in charge of a vehicle when you have a blood or alcohol concentration of 0.10% (Mid-range drink driving).
- If you fail to provide a specimen of blood or breath.
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle while affected by alcohol.
- Two or more drink driving offences within a five-year window.
WHERE IS THE MACKAY MAGISTRATES COURT?
The details for the Mackay Magistrates Court are:
Address: 12 Brisbane Street, Mackay Qld 4740
Phone: (07) 4889 8400
Email: [email protected]
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