A mid-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 mid-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 mid-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.
A person found guilty faces a fine of up to $2,200 and/or up to 9 months imprisonment. You will also receive an immediate licence suspension and may be disqualified from driving for up to 9 months.
A person found guilty faces a fine of up to $3,300 and/or up to 12 months imprisonment. You will also receive an immediate licence suspension and may be disqualified from driving for up to 12 months. For more information on the limits and minimum/maximum penalties for drink driving, please see our drink driving penalties table.
Yes. If the court convicts you of a mid-range drink driving offence, you will be required to participate in the Mandatory Interlock Scheme.
The program requires installation of an alcohol interlock device into your vehicle. The device will only start once a zero-blood alcohol reading is registered; the vehicle will not otherwise turn on. The device must be installed and maintained by an approved expert.
If an interlock order is made, you will typically be required to serve a period of disqualification from driving first. Following that disqualification, the device must be installed into your vehicle. Failure to install the device results in an automatic disqualification of 5 years, with no avenue of appeal.
The concern for most drivers charged with a mid-range drink driving offence is that they will lose their licence. Our experienced traffic lawyers have the skills and knowhow to prepare your case in a way that gives you the best chance of keeping your licence.
The court, despite the above, 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.
It is important to keep in mind, however, that Section 203 of the Road Transport Act 2013 states that a person can only receive one non-conviction order within a five-year period for a drink driving offence.
If you require legal advice and representation regarding your mid-range drink driving charge, contact us here.
Being charged with a mid-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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