DUI, Range DRINK DRIVING, DRUG DRIVING AND TRAFFIC OFFENCE LAWYERS AND SOLICITORS FOR BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND
Aitken Whyte Lawyers in Brisbane are experienced drink-driving lawyers, providing expertise and results. As professionals with experience in criminal law, our Brisbane lawyers assist with all driving matters, including:
If you have been caught drink-driving, are facing drug-driving charges, or require advice before your first court date, our team can provide the legal representation you need.
Drink driving charges can have serious ramifications. Drink driving offences can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including employment, insurance and future opportunities. Optimal presentation to the Court is necessary to minimise the impact on you and your family. Our Brisbane drink driving lawyers will:
Drug driving can occur from the detection of a small quantity of prohibited or other drugs in your system. Our experienced drug-driving lawyers in Brisbane are familiar with the law in this area and the wider legal system. We will guide you through the Court process and explain what to expect before your court date.
If you have also received:
As experienced criminal lawyers, we regularly appear in Queensland Courts for both traffic and criminal matters. Our Criminal Defence lawyers can assist you with both.
To speak to a driving lawyer, call 07 3063 6000 for advice.
QLD has a zero-tolerance approach to drink and drug driving offences. These offences include:
These offences carry periods of driver licence disqualification. QLD legislation provides no scope for the Court to refuse to disqualify a person’s licence. This means the aim is to keep the disqualification period, including the minimum disqualification period where applicable, and any other penalty, to a minimum.
The Magistrate has discretion over:
The period the Court disqualifies your licence for will depend on:
The Court will also consider your personal circumstances, criminal history, employment requirements and whether you are otherwise considered a fit and proper person to hold a driver’s licence under Queensland law.
For example, whether the matter involves low range, high range, or repeat offending can significantly affect whether a maximum penalty is imposed. Along with any previous drink-driving convictions.
As your advocate, our role is to provide the Court with a whole picture, beyond the offending. Without this, the Magistrate would rely only on information provided by the prosecutor. Your Brisbane lawyer will:
Our objective is to present the strongest possible case. Regardless of whether you are pleading guilty. Applying for a work licence. Or seeking the most favourable outcome available under the Queensland Government legislation and the legal system.
To speak to a driving lawyer, call 07 3229 4459 for advice.
You can apply for a Restricted Work Licence (sometimes referred to as a restricted licence) if you meet all criteria and the police have charged you with:
A Work Licence allows you to drive during your disqualification period with restrictions. You can drive for work to continue earning a livelihood. Our traffic lawyers and drink driving team will assess your eligibility and explain every step of the application process before your court date.
To receive a Work Licence, you must:
Additional eligibility rules apply for provisional licence holders. So obtaining legal advice is recommended.
This is not an exclusive list of requirements. The best way for us to determine your eligibility is to review your:
Before advising whether a Work Licence application is likely to succeed, our lawyers will carefully review the evidence. This includes the results of any random breath test, police material and your driving history.
If you are eligible, you need to file in the Court:
The affidavits should be detailed and set out certain things. Our Brisbane drink driving lawyers can prepare these on your behalf. Our Brisbane drink and drug driving lawyers know what the Court is looking for to grant you a Work Licence.
Our Brisbane drink driving lawyers will speak on your behalf before the Court.
Our Brisbane drink driving lawyers have a high Work Licence Application success rate. Preparation is key. Our Brisbane drink-driving lawyers will address any problems they foresee in advance. Your Court appearance should run as expected, without surprises.
We provide experienced legal representation throughout the process. During which, we will explain the likely outcome, potential penalties and any legal fees before your matter proceeds.
You can apply for a Special Hardship Order if you meet all criteria, and your licence has been suspended due to:
A Special Hardship Order can allow you to drive during your disqualification period. This may be for work purposes or, in some circumstances, purposes other than work. Not having a licence must cause you or your family severe and unusual hardship. For example, the Court may grant you a Special Hardship Order if you:
Applying for a Special Hardship Order is similar to applying for a Work Licence (see above).
The primary criteria are that:
You will need to address the criteria in the affidavits and file them with your local Court.
Our Brisbane drink driving lawyers can prepare these documents on your behalf. Our experience and expertise enable us to address all points the Court will consider. We have a high success rate applying for Special Hardship Orders.
A Brisbane drink driving lawyer will appear in Court with you. We will argue your application on your behalf.
Our Brisbane drink driving lawyers will assist you in filing your application on time. Our Brisbane lawyers aim to keep you driving with as little interruption as possible, particularly when your licence is immediately suspended following an alleged offence.
If you are facing a drink-driving matter, a serious traffic charge, or a related criminal offence, our team provides practical advice and strong advocacy from your first consultation through to the final Court outcome.
Our Brisbane drink driving lawyers can assist you with the following matters:
If a Court disqualifies you from holding your licence for more than two years, we can assist you in applying to have it reinstated. Our Brisbane drink-driving lawyers have significant experience representing clients in these applications. Our specialist drink driving lawyer Brisbane team understands what the Court expects and how to prepare the strongest possible application on your behalf.
It is an offence to drive without a valid driver’s licence. This can occur from unpaid SPER fines, if a Court has disqualified you, or through the accumulation of demerit points. Disqualified Driving carries a minimum two-year further licence disqualification. Repeat Disqualified Driving may attract periods of imprisonment. The maximum fine and other penalties imposed will depend on the circumstances of the offence. But the maximum term of imprisonment for Disqualified Driving is 18 months. It is therefore important to have an experienced advocate on your side, particularly if your licence was suspended immediately following the alleged offence.
Drivers should use “due care and attention” when on our roads. Behaviour that can lead to this offence includes:
Dangerous driving is one of the most serious driving offences. It forms a criminal, rather than a traffic, offence. If you have been in an accident or charged with Dangerous Driving, you should contact a lawyer. Our Brisbane drink driving lawyers can represent you if the police have charged you with:
Failing to stop or pull over for police is another serious driving charge. It can result in the impoundment of the motor vehicle you were driving and, in some cases, large fines and/or imprisonment. Our Brisbane drink driving lawyers have experience with these laws. We can assist you with speaking to the police and in court.
“Hooning” can result in the impoundment or forfeiture of your vehicle. This can include street racing, burnouts, or driving a modified vehicle. Our Brisbane drink driving lawyers can assist you in applying for the early release of your vehicle if:
Aitken Whyte Lawyers Brisbane is focused on results. Our drink driving lawyers appear daily in Magistrates Courts and other courts across South East Queensland. This gives us the experience to achieve results for you.
We regularly represent clients charged with low-, mid-, and high-range drink-driving offences, as well as more serious traffic and criminal matters. No matter the allegation, we tailor our advice to your individual circumstances and work towards the best outcome available.
Our Brisbane drink-driving lawyers understand that appearing in Court is stressful. Our role is to clarify the process and make preparing easy and straightforward. For most applications and appearances, we offer a fixed fee and can discuss payment plans before work begins.
If you are searching for drink driving lawyers Gold Coast, call us to talk about your situation with an experienced lawyer. Our Brisbane drug driving, drink driving, traffic and criminal defence lawyers are available to help with everything from low and mid-range drink driving through to more serious offences.
Call Aitken Whyte Lawyers for solutions and results, for expert and experienced advice to represent you at this important time or if you want to learn more about our services in Queensland. For Brisbane and surrounding areas, including Ipswich, Redlands, Logan, Redcliffe, Caboolture and the Gold Coast, call 07 3063 6000 or email us.
Brisbane
Aitken Whyte Lawyers Brisbane
2/414 Upper Roma Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Ph:07 3063 6000
Fax: +617 3211 9311
E:enquiries@awbrisbanelawyers.com.au
Brisbane
Aitken Whyte Lawyers Brisbane
2/414 Upper Roma Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
