Low Range Drink Driving – BAC: 0.05
| Age: | 25 |
| Years driving: | 9 |
| Number of prior DUI/PCA charges: | 0 |
| Traffic record: | One “disobey traffic lights” offence |
| Occupation: | Service technician in the IT industry |
| Location: | New South Wales (NSW), Australia |
| Blood alcohol reading (BAC): | The offender blew a reading of 0.05 |
| Circumstances of the offence: | Stopped for the purpose of a random breath test. |
Penalties that can be given to a person charged with Low Range PCA
1st major traffic offence within 5 years
- A conviction and maximum fine of $1,100.00
- A maximum disqualification period of 6 months
- A minimum disqualification period of 3 months
- An automatic disqualification period of 6 months
Sentence Statistics for offenders charged with Low Range PCA (July 2006 – June 2010)
| Section 10 dismissal/bond: | (11644) | 41% |
| Fine only: | (16392) | 58% |
| Good behaviour bond/probation: | (301) | 1% |
| CSO: | (11) | <1% |
Penalty obtained by Armstrong Legal
No conviction, no disqualification and no penalty. Matter discharged conditionally upon our client entering into a good behavior bond under Section 10(1)(b) Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act.
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