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Low Range Drink Driving – BAC: 0.059
Personal circumstances of our client
| Age: | 23 years old |
| Driving experience: | 4 years |
| Prior PCA or DUI charges: | Nil |
| Prior traffic convictions: | Nil |
| Employment details: | Apprentice Plumber |
| BAC – Blood alcohol concentration: | Our client registered a reading of 0.059 |
| Location: | New South Wales (NSW), Australia |
What were the circumstances leading our client to being breath tested?
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 under Section 10(1)(a) Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act.
This was an excellent outcome for our client, as he is a young driver who needs his car for work.
