A low-range drink driving charge can feel daunting, but the right legal defence can make all the difference.
At Rezae & Co Lawyers, we provide clear, compassionate advice and strategic representation to protect your licence, reputation, and future.
If you’ve been charged with low-range drink driving in Sydney, NSW, or anywhere in Australia, contact us on (02) 8893 1217 for a free initial consultation.
Our experienced traffic lawyers will carefully assess your situation, explain your options, and guide you through every step.
Many low-range drink driving matters involve technical or procedural defences.
Our team will thoroughly review your case to fight for the best possible result.
We’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
As of May 2019, a person who is found guilty of a first offence novice-range, special-range, or low-range drink driving will not be required to go to court. Normally, these offences are dealt with by an on-the-spot fine of $561 (known as a Penalty Notice) and a licence suspension of 3 months.
However, a person who is charged with any one of the above offences, and the offence is a second or subsequent offence, the person will be required to go to court.
The penalties in the Local Court include a fine of up to $3,300 and/or a period of imprisonment of up to 6 months.
Because most of these offences are committed by first offenders, the courts have seen a very sharp decline in people appearing before the Local Court for these offences.
For more information on the limits and minimum/maximum penalties for drink driving, please see our drink driving penalties table.
In short, yes you can.
The Penalty Notice can be appealed on the following grounds:
If you are guilty of the offence and wanting to seek leniency from the court, it is crucial that you speak to our experienced traffic lawyers. Our traffic lawyers will assist you in properly preparing your case.
The court has the option of dealing with your case under a section 10(1) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 in which the court imposed a “conditional release order” (no conviction). This mean that you will not receive a criminal conviction, disqualification or a fine.
Contact us now to arrange for a free first consultation. We are experienced in drink driving cases, and we are here to assist you obtain the best outcome.
Being charged with a low-range drink driving offence can feel overwhelming and stressful. At Rezae & Co Lawyers, we guide you through the entire process, clearly explaining your legal options and recommending the best path forward to protect your licence, reputation, and future.
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