Sydney Drink Driving Lawyers

Our Sydney Drink Driving Lawyers provide expert legal advice

Drink driving is a serious offence and can result in a criminal conviction and licence disqualification, a fine, and in some cases a term of imprisonment.

It is very important to get the best possible legal advice and representation from a drink driving lawyer who is an expert in dealing with these criminal and traffic matters on a regular basis in Sydney Local Court.

Our experienced drink driving lawyers in Sydney know the court and know the local magistrates. We know what to say and we know what not to say to ensure the best possible outcome for you.

Getting the drink driving charges dropped or your driver’s licence reinstated starts with a knowledge of the local court system and its people.

We understand that being disqualified from having a driving license can be devastating for you and your family. We know how to prepare and advocate in local courts in relation to your drink driving case.

Lamont Law specialises in traffic and criminal law. We have extensive experience in drink driving offences and any legal matter regarding the traffic law. Our lawyers can register you in an appropriate Traffic Offenders Program before your hearing and help you improve your court outcome significantly. If you’re looking for drink driving lawyers in Sydney, call our criminal and traffic law hotline on (02) 9188 0828 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

Drink Driving Offences

There is a wide range of drink driving offences that could lead to serious penalties or even a life-changing conviction. At the same time, severe charges can be avoided with the help of an experienced DUI lawyer if it’s your first drink driving offence. Some traffic-related offences include:

• Novice range PCA (Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol),
• Low-range PCA drink driving
• Special range drink driving
• Mid-range drink driving
• High range drink driving
• Driving under the influence (DUI).

If you have been charged with drink driving and are worried about the significant penalties you may face, get in touch with our Sydney DUI lawyers for exceptional legal representation. Our Sydney solicitors have a proven track record of handling such offences and are highly knowledgeable about drink driving laws, and the Road Transport Act, as well as the potential criminal charges and penalties involved.

Drink Driving Penalties

Drink driving cases and DUI offences can involve severe penalties, ranging from automatic licence disqualification to imprisonment, depending on numerous factors such as:

• Blood alcohol concentration
• Erratic or reckless driving
• Competitive driving
• Length of journey
• Number of passengers who were at risk

The Court will use the blood alcohol reading to determine a fair punishment that corresponds to your PCA level. A higher PCA generally results in more significant penalties. However, the legal limit for fully licensed drivers is 0.05 PCA while provisional licence holders must adhere to an alcohol reading of 0. The Court can and will impose any one of the following types of drink driving penalties:

1. Section 10 Dismissal
2. Conditional Release Order (with or without conviction)
3. Monetary Fine
4. Community Correction Order
5. Intensive Correction Order
6. Full-Time Imprisonment

A drink driving conviction can have devastating effects on your job, your family, and your social and personal life. If you’re facing drink driving charges, it is important to consult an experienced drink driving lawyer in Sydney immediately to avoid serious consequences and keep your criminal record clean.