I appeared at Beenleigh Magistrates Court again today, representing a client charged with Unlicensed Driving.
My client forgot to renew their licence.
The vehicle my client was driving's registration had also expired.
My client faced a maximum penalty for their Unlicensed Driving offence of a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, 12 months imprisonment and 40 penalty units.
Magistrates have a general power to impose up to a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, above and beyond any legislated disqualification ranges.
A penalty unit in Queensland is currently valued at $121.90.
Further, persons who plead or are found guilty in the Magistrates Court must pay the Offender Levy, which is presently worth $114.80.
I made detailed and comprehensive verbal submissions to the Magistrate covering a number of key aspects.
I was able to persuade the Magistrate that a fine only was appropriate.
Accordingly, my client did not lose their licence.
My client was extremely happy.
Unlicensed Driving is a serious offence.
Wiseman Lawyers specialise in Unlicensed Driving, DUI Drink Driving and Traffic Law.
Regards
Andrew Wiseman, Wiseman Lawyers
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