Our client was charged with driving with a mid-range prescribed concentration of alcohol (PCA) after being stopped by police and returning a reading of approximately 0.141.

Before coming to us, our client had obtained advice from another lawyer and was told that the best outcome she could expect was the minimum period of disqualification, together with an alcohol interlock requirement. Understandably, she was concerned about losing her licence and the impact this would have on her day-to-day life.

After seeking our assistance, we carefully prepared the matter and appeared on her behalf at sentencing. Detailed submissions were made to the Court regarding her circumstances and the appropriate outcome.

Ultimately, we were able to secure a non-conviction outcome, meaning our client was able to keep her driver licence and avoid the disqualification she had previously been told to expect.

Our client was extremely happy and grateful for the result, particularly as she had approached the matter believing that a period of licence disqualification was unavoidable.

This outcome demonstrates the importance of careful preparation, tailored sentencing submissions and obtaining proper legal advice before attending Court, particularly for drink-driving matters where a person’s licence may be at risk.