What are the Penalties in Sydney for Street Racing?
In recent years, a number of new offences have been added to the Vehicle Sanctions Scheme in an attempt to reduce the amount of hoon behaviour that takes place on the roads in Sydney. Street racing is considered one of these offences,...
Appealing a Drink Driving Sentence
It is a criminal offence to drive while under the influence of alcohol. If you have been charged with drink driving, you face a number of different penalties depending on the level of alcohol alleged to have been in your system at...
Drink Driving: What is the Difference between PCA and DUI?
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicating substance is a criminal offence in Australia. If you are caught driving or in charge of a motor vehicle after consuming a certain amount of alcohol, or another intoxicating...
Red Light Law in NSW
If you are caught running a red light in NSW, you are liable for a fine and to have demerit points taken off your licence, which can result in disqualification. Red light offences are usually detected by purpose built red...
How Can DUI Lawyers in Sydney Help Me?
Driving under the Influence (DUI) is a charge that is often used when an alleged offender is accused of driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal or prescription drug. DUI charges vary from standard drink...
A Guide to NSW Speeding Offences
Speeding is a common traffic offence in NSW. Speeding offences can be detected by roadside cameras, police officers in their vehicles, and even from the air. The penalties for breaking the posted speed limit on NSW roads can range from...
What Are The Penalties For Driving While Suspended in NSW?
Having your driving licence suspended can cause a lot of inconvenience, especially if you need to drive to work, or to drop your children off at school or need a licence for work purposes. Even the simplest of everyday things,...
What is a Habitual Offender, and Can a Drink Driving Lawyer Help?
The Habitual Offender Scheme is designed to penalise people who commit repeated serious traffic offences, such as drink driving and dangerous driving. If you are declared a habitual offender, you will face more serious penalties for subsequent drink driving offences,...
Caught Drink Driving the Day After? Drink Driving Lawyers Can Help
You are probably aware of the reasons why you shouldn’t drive straight after you’ve had a few drinks, but what about the next day? Even though you probably think you are in a suitable condition to drive the morning after...
How Can a Mid-Range Drink Driving Conviction Impact You?
Have you been charged with mid-range drink driving? Although a mid-range drink driving conviction is not as serious as a high range drink driving conviction, there are still harsh penalties associated with being found guilty of this offence, which is...