Mid Range Drink Driving
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The offence of Mid Range Drink Driving (PCA/DUI) is committed by a person who drives a motor vehicle on a public road with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) between 0.08 and 0.149. This is a more serious offence than Low Range Drink Driving and the penalties are greater. The charge is under Section 110 of the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW). Disqualification periods are defined in section 205 of the same act.
The maximum penalty for this charge depends on whether a person is a first offender or a repeat offender.
For first offences (within 5 years), the penalty includes a fine of up to $2,200, imprisonment for up to 9 months and licence disqualification for between 6 – 12 months.
For second offences (within 5 years), the penalty includes a fine of up to $3,300, imprisonment for up to 12 months and licence disqualification of between 1 – 3 years.
The starting point for sentencing purposes is that a criminal conviction is recorded, a fine could be imposed and the you will be disqualified from driving. However you might be able to minimise the penalty by using an experienced lawyer to represent you in court.
You might need to do a course to help you learn to drive better. You might also be suitable for an Interlock Order which could allow you to drive with an approved device fitted to your car. Ask us about this now.
This is your choice, and you need to act as soon it happens. Don’t wait until the day before your court appearance! Call us on 1300-651-193.
Drink Driving is a serious offence and you can get a criminal conviction, fine and licence disqualification
This can have serious impacts on you and could endanger your employment or prevent an employer from hiring you should they need proof of a clean criminal record.
For some professionals, a criminal conviction needs to be notified to their regulating body. It could limit overseas travel because some countries (such as the USA) visa applications require the consulate to be notified of criminal offences and you may be refused a visa or entry to the country. You might not be able to work in that country.
We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you in your drink driving matter; including police station attendances and urgent bail applications (including weekend applications).
For advice on Drink Driving and other Traffic Law matters, please call Step Solicitors on 1300 651 193.
* The information on this page does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon in lieu of seeking professional advice on the specifics of your individual matter.
