When a driver is directed to stop by Police and they fail to pull over as soon as reasonably practicable, they will be charged with an Evasion Offence. For those facing their first Evasion Offence, they face a minimum penalty of either 50 penalty units (at the time of writing a penalty unit is valued at $154.80, making the fine $7740), or 50 days imprisonment which must be served wholly in a corrective services facility. This means that any term of imprisonment cannot be wholly suspended or served by way of immediate parole, and if given the imprisonment rather than the fine, they must spend 50 days in jail. The maximum penalty for this offence is 200 penalty units and 3 years imprisonment. This escalates to 300 penalty units and 5 years imprisonment if the offence was committed either at night or in company, or where there were threats of violence or actual violence, threats or actual damage to property, or use of a weapon. A 2 year nationwide licence disqualification also applies to an Evasion Offence.

Not going to jail is the best possible outcome for an Evasion Offence. The best possible outcome is a 50 penalty unit fine instead of the 50 days in actual prison, along with a 2 year licence disqualification.

Wiseman Lawyers has considerable expertise in supporting drivers charged with Evasion Offences, giving us a thorough insight into what the Magistrate looks for, the essential documents required for court, and the precise actions our clients need to take to resolve their cases successfully. Our track record frequently includes not only preventing imprisonment but also negotiating for Evasion Offence charges to be reduced to the lesser charge of Failing To Stop For a Prescribed Purpose, which entails significantly milder penalties. If you're in search of committed and skilled legal representation for your Evasion Offence, don't hesitate to contact the team at Wiseman Lawyers today by calling or texting 0420102404.