Low Range Drink Driving – BAC: 0.062
Personal circumstances of our client
| Age: | 26 years old |
| Driving experience: | 10 years |
| Prior PCA or DUI charges: | Nil |
| Prior traffic convictions: | Less than 5 offences |
| Employment details: | Corporate Sales |
| BAC – Blood alcohol concentration: | Our client registered a reading of 0.062 |
| Location: | New South Wales (NSW), Australia |
What were the circumstances leading our client to being breath tested?
Proceeded through a stop sign.
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.
About Armstrong Legal
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