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Our criminal lawyers handle a wide range of cases, which include traffic offences, drink driving, drug-related charges, theft, fraud, assault, and even serious offences like murder.
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Legal matters don’t always happen during business hours. Our team is available 24/7 to provide legal advice, with an initial consultation offered at no cost.
Top-Tier Team
With a former police officer and senior prosecutor leading our criminal law team, we have a deep understanding of court processes, allowing us to develop strong defence strategies suited to each case.
Extensive Experience
Our lawyers have extensive courtroom experience, so we handle most summary offences without the need for a barrister. This keeps costs reasonable while maintaining effective legal representation.
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Drink driving charges can lead to serious penalties, including fines, licence suspension, and even jail time. Beyond the legal consequences, a conviction can have lasting effects on your job, reputation, and daily life.
Our Fairfield drink driving lawyers provide skilled legal representation to help you with your case. We will assess the circumstances of your charge, explain your legal options, and work to minimise the impact on your future. Let us take care of the complex legal aspects while you focus on what comes next.
How Can Our Fairfield Drink Driving Lawyers Help?
A drink driving charge in New South Wales carries serious consequences, including fines, licence disqualification, and, in some cases, imprisonment. The outcome depends on factors like your blood alcohol concentration, prior offences, and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Getting legal advice as early as possible is important due to many reasons. Delays can limit your options and weaken your defence, so having the right legal strategy from the outset can make a substantial difference.
Our Fairfield drink driving lawyers provide experienced legal advice and representation to help you manage your way through the legal process. We will review the specifics of your case to come up with a defence that gives you the best chance of minimising penalties. Understanding your rights and acting quickly can be key to protecting your future.
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If you would like to discuss your drink driving offence with our criminal law team, please get in touch. We are available 24/7 to help you and offer a free initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I am caught drink driving?
The penalties for drink driving in NSW depend on the level of alcohol detected and whether it is a first-time or repeat offence. The law classifies offences into five categories based on blood alcohol concentration (BAC):
- Novice Range PCA – Applies to learner, provisional, and specific drivers with a blood alcohol level between 0.00 and 0.019g/100mL.
- Special Range PCA – Covers unlicensed, learner drivers, and heavy vehicle drivers with a blood alcohol level between 0.02 and 0.049g/100mL.
- Low Range PCA – For blood alcohol readings between 0.05 and 0.079g/100mL.
- Mid Range PCA – Applies to levels between 0.08 and 0.149g/100mL.
- High Range PCA – For readings above 0.15g/100mL.
If stopped for a random breath test, remain at the scene, follow police instructions, and provide the required breath sample. Refusing a breath test is a separate offence with additional penalties.
While drink driving is a criminal offence, there are cases where a conviction may not be recorded, particularly for low-range PCA offences. However, this outcome is rare, and the court considers factors such as the driver’s history, level of impairment, and any mitigating circumstances. More serious offences often result in harsher penalties, including mandatory disqualification periods and interlock device orders. Our drink driving lawyers in Fairfield can review your case and present all relevant material to the court to pursue the most favourable outcome.
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