Get an Appointment with a Lawyer Now

1300 038 223
Lawyers available 24/7 for criminal matters
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • This field is hidden when viewing the form

Mid Range Drink Driving – BAC: 0.099


Offender Information and facts

Age: 19
Years driving: 3
Number of prior DUI/PCA charges: 0
Traffic record: No prior conviction or offence.
Occupation: Student
Location: New South Wales (NSW), Australia
Blood alcohol reading (BAC): The offender blew a reading of 0.099
Circumstances of the offence: Lost control whilst turning and collided with a tree.

Penalties that can be given to a person charged with Mid Range PCA

1st major traffic offence within 5 years

  • A conviction and maximum fine of $2,200.00
  • A maximum prison term of 9 months
  • An unlimited maximum disqualification period
  • A minimum disqualification period of 6 months
  • An automatic disqualification period of 12 months

Sentence Statistics for offenders charged with Mid Range PCA (July 2006 – June 2010)

Section 10 dismissal/bond: (7175) 16%
Fine only: (28308) 65%
Good behaviour bond/probation: (301) 13%
CSO: (1303) 3%
Suspended sentence: (294) 1%
Periodic detention: (206) <1%
Home detention: (65) <1%
Prison: (373) 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.

 

About Armstrong Legal

Armstrong Legal is a national law firm that helps Australians manage serious legal matters across areas, such as contested wills, criminal law, family law, corporate crime and traffic law. We treat every case with transparency and honesty, making sure you are heard, informed and confident in your decisions.

We act promptly because we recognise that time limits can apply in different legal matters, whether you're interested in "dangerous driving lawyer", "will contest lawyers ballarat" or "letters of administration act". Expert lawyers here can advise on matters like contested wills, ASIC offences or insider trading.

We may offer a "No Win No Fee" agreement on a case-by-case basis for some family provision claims if you're considering your funding options for legal support while researching "contest will lawyer", "criminal lawyers melbourne cbd" or "best criminal attorneys". In some matters involving estate litigation, we may also offer a Pay-at-End arrangement according to the client's circumstances, so get in touch with our friendly team today for an assessment of your case.

Call 1300 038 223 Lawyers available 24/7 for criminal matters