Our client was charged with driving with an illicit drug present in their blood, involving both cannabis and cocaine.

This was particularly concerning because the client had been sentenced only four months earlier for the same type of offence, where our office had also appeared and secured a Conditional Release Order.

For the second matter, our office carefully prepared the case, placing significant focus on the client’s personal circumstances, supporting material and the steps taken since the previous offence. Detailed oral submissions were then made to the Court addressing why a further conviction was not necessary.

Despite this being a second offence within a very short period of time, the Court ultimately imposed another Conditional Release Order without recording a conviction.

This was a very favourable result given the client’s recent history for the same offence and demonstrates the importance of careful preparation, strong supporting material and persuasive sentencing submissions.