Our expert criminal lawyers for driving whilst suspended/disqualified offence can help you:
- Obtain bail.
- Be found not guilty.
- Receive a lenient sentence, like no conviction and no prison.
You will be represented by a team of award-winning criminal lawyers, with 500+ five-star Google reviews, who offer fixed fees and free first consultations.
You can read our reviews here.
Drive while suspended/disqualified Lawyers
For driving while suspended/disqualified offences:
- You will receive a free first conference.
- You will be charged:
- $2,200 for driving while suspended/disqualified (first offence).
- $2,750 for driving while suspended/disqualified (three or fewer prior offences).
- A fixed fee where you have four or more prior suspended/disqualified offences.
- A traffic lawyer will represent you with at least 5 years of experience appearing for clients charged with driving while suspended/disqualified offences.
Penalties for Driving whilst suspended or disqualified
The concern for most drivers charged with driving while suspended or disqualified is that they will lose their licence and be unable to meet their work and family commitments. Driving while suspended or disqualified is an offence that our criminal lawyers often deal with under section 10. This means you will have no criminal record and keep your driver’s licence.
The maximum and minimum penalties for a first offence of driving whilst suspended or disqualified are:Â
- A maximum fine of $3,300.00
- An automatic disqualification period of six months
- A minimum disqualification period of three months
- A maximum jail term of six months
The maximum and minimum penalties for a second offence of driving whilst suspended or disqualified are:Â
- A maximum fine of $5,500.00
- An automatic disqualification period of 12 months
- A minimum disqualification period of six months
- A maximum jail term of 12 months
The maximum and minimum penalties for a first offence of driving whilst suspended (fine default) are:Â
- A maximum fine of $3,300.00
- An automatic disqualification period of three months
- A minimum disqualification period of one month.
The maximum and minimum penalties for a second offence of driving whilst suspended (fine default) are:Â
- A maximum fine of $5,500.00
- An automatic disqualification period of 12 months
- A minimum disqualification period of three months
Will I get a criminal record for driving suspended/disqualified?
If you are found or plead guilty to driving suspended or disqualified, the offence will be included in your criminal record, and you will lose your licence unless you receive a section 10.
Section 10 is where the court dismisses the offence without recording a conviction. When the court has not recorded a conviction, you are not given a criminal record, do not go to prison or receive a fine, and keep your driver’s licence.
Our traffic lawyers are experts at obtaining section 10s for clients charged with driving suspended or disqualified.
Preparing a sentence for driving suspended/disqualified
Our expert traffic lawyers will assist you in preparing your sentence for driving suspended or disqualified offences, including:
- Referring you to a Traffic Offenders Intervention Program.
- Assisting you with references and an apology letter.
- Helping you collate corroborating documents such as employment contracts, medical documents, timetables, and transport maps.
- Directing you to other services, such as drug and alcohol programs, counsellors, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
Do I need references?
We believe references are an extremely important part of a plea of guilty in court. Read about court processes and how to write a good character reference.
Contact Australian Criminal Law Group
Our criminal lawyers, with 500+ five-star Google reviews, can beat a traffic offence charge or obtain a lenient sentence for you if you plead guilty.
Call us on (02) 8815 8167 for your free first conference or submit a website enquiry.