BRISBANE: High Range 0.163 DUI Drink Driving On Ps

I appeared at Brisbane Magistrates Court again today, representing a client charged with High Range Drink Driving, with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.163.

My client had not lost their licence within the last 5 years.

However, given they blew High Range, they were not eligible to apply for a DUI Work Licence.

That said, even if they blew Low or Mid Range, my client was a P Plater and therefore ineligible to apply in any event.

To be eligible to apply for a Work Licence the applicant must be the holder of an Open Queensland Licence when charged.

My client faced a maximum penalty of 9 months imprisonment, a lifetime licence disqualification and 28 penalty units.

A penalty unit in Queensland is currently worth $113.85.

In addition to this, anyone who pleads or is found guilty in the Magistrates Court must pay the Offender Levy, which is presently worth $110.90. 

Magistrates have a general power to impose up to a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, above and beyond any legislated disqualification ranges.

My client's employment required them to transport themselves to locations not properly serviced by public transport, or at all.

I made detailed and lengthy verbal submissions to the Magistrate on the impact which a long disqualification would have had upon my client's well being and lifestyle.

I also drafted detailed written submissions of the relevant case law and legislation.

I was able to persuade the Magistrate that a disqualification of no more than 6 months was appropriate.

My client received a 6 month driver's licence disqualification and a modest fine.

My client was extremely relieved.

DUI Drink Driving is a serious offence.

Wiseman Lawyers specialise in DUI Drink Driving and Traffic Law.

Regards

Andrew Wiseman, Wiseman Lawyers