Traffic offence results

Our traffic lawyers successfully appear for clients charged with traffic offences in the Local, District and Supreme Courts. Below are some examples of outcomes that we have obtained for our clients charged with various traffic offences. 

Drive whilst suspended – CRO without conviction 

Our criminal defence lawyer represented a professional driver charged with driving while suspended. Our lawyer made submissions regarding our client’s professional reliance on their driver’s licence and the significant impact a conviction or further licence consequences could have on their employment. Ultimately, the court accepted our lawyer’s submissions, and our client was placed on a 9-month Conditional Release Order without conviction. 

Drive while licence cancelled – charge dismissed at hearing 

Our criminal defence lawyer represented a client charged with driving while their licence was cancelled. The matter proceeded to a hearing, where our lawyer relied on the defence of honest and reasonable mistake. After considering the evidence and submissions, the court dismissed the charge, accepting the defence. As a result, our client was found not guilty and the criminal proceedings were brought to an end. 

Drive while suspended – CRO without conviction 

Our criminal defence lawyer represented a client charged with driving while suspended after driving to collect their children from school. Our lawyer made submissions regarding the exceptional circumstances surrounding the offending, including that after-hours school care could not be accommodated, and our client had driven to collect their children. Ultimately, the court accepted our lawyer’s submissions, and our client was placed on a 12-month Conditional Release Order (CRO) without conviction. 

Appeal against speeding conviction – CRO without conviction 

Our criminal defence lawyer represented a client who appealed a conviction for exceeding the speed limit by more than 30 km/h to the District Court. Our client had previous speeding offences involving exceeding the speed limit by more than 30 km/h and more than 45 km/h. Our lawyer made submissions to the District Court regarding the circumstances of the offence and our client’s personal circumstances, despite the client’s previous speeding history. Ultimately, the court accepted our lawyer’s submissions, and our client was placed on an 18-month Conditional Release Order (CRO) without conviction. 

Driving with illicit substances – CRO without conviction 

Our criminal defence lawyer represented a client charged with driving with illicit substances present in their system. Our client had previous major offences on their record, making the potential consequences of the charge particularly significant. Our lawyer made submissions regarding the circumstances of the offence, our client’s personal circumstances and the appropriate penalty. Ultimately, the court accepted our lawyer’s submissions, and our client was placed on a 6-month Conditional Release Order (CRO) without conviction 

Drive whilst suspended – CRO without conviction 

Our criminal defence lawyer represented a client charged with driving while suspended, while already subject to Conditional Release Orders (CROs) for previous offences. Our lawyer made submissions regarding the circumstances of the offence, our client’s personal circumstances and the appropriate penalty, even though our client was already subject to existing CROs at the time of the offence. Ultimately, the court accepted our lawyer’s submissions, and our client was placed on an 18-month Conditional Release Order (CRO) without conviction.