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Bankstown DUI Lawyer appears for 1st time Middle Range Drink Driving Offender

By Joshua Boorman · Published · NSW posts

In shortOur Bankstown DUI Lawyer from Boorman Lawyers appeared on behalf of our client who was facing a Middle Range DUI offence where the matter was listed at Bankstown Local Court in the South West of Sydney. If you find yourself facing a DUI charge in the Bankstown area, it’s crucial to understand how a skilled.

  • Understanding DUI Cases: A Detailed Look at Bankstown DUI Lawyer Success
  • The Case Details
  • Legal Strategy and Court Proceedings

New South Wales law · law checked 21 Oct 2026

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Our Bankstown DUI Lawyer from Boorman Lawyers appeared on behalf of our client who was facing a Middle Range DUI offence where the matter was listed at Bankstown Local Court in the South West of Sydney.

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Bankstown DUI Lawyer appears for 1st time Middle Range Drink Driving Offender

Understanding DUI Cases: A Detailed Look at Bankstown DUI Lawyer Success

If you find yourself facing a DUI charge in the Bankstown area, it’s crucial to understand how a skilled DUI lawyer can significantly impact your case. Here’s a detailed account of a recent middle-range drink driving offence handled by a Bankstown DUI lawyer, showcasing the steps taken and the successful outcome achieved.

The Case Details

The case in question took place in Bankstown Local Court, in South West Sydney. It involved a 52-year-old woman originally from Vietnam, who has been a well-entrenched member of the Bankstown community for over 35 years. She was charged with a middle-range drink driving offence, registering a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.130. The incident occurred after she and her husband attended a dinner at a friend’s place in Chester Hill, where she consumed three large glasses of wine.

While driving home, approximately a 10-minute trip, she was pulled over by the police for allegedly going through an orange light. This led to a random breath test, as there were no other charges laid against her. Fortunately, she was cooperative, had a clean driving history with only minor traffic infringements, and no prior major traffic offences or criminal antecedents.

The legal approach taken by the Bankstown DUI lawyer was multifaceted:

  1. Good Traffic History: Emphasizing her 35 years of good driving history and character, highlighting that the offence was out of character. 2. Traffic Offenders Program: Participation in this program demonstrated her willingness to re-educate herself on driver safety. 3. References and Apology Letter: Providing character references and a letter of apology to show genuine remorse.

The lawyer argued for a reduction in the period of disqualification to the minimum period of three months, a reduced fine, and for the disqualification to be backdated to the date of the offence. The magistrate found these submissions sensible and pragmatic, agreeing wholly with the requests.

The Outcome

The outcome was favorable:

• Three Months Minimum Disqualification: Backdated to the date of the offence. • Fine: A reduced fine of $750. • Mandatory Alcohol Interlock Program: Participation in this program for 12 months, requiring the fitting of an interlock device into her car.

This positive result, particularly given the high BAC reading and the presence of a passenger in the car, underscores the importance of having an experienced DUI lawyer.

Final Thoughts

For anyone in Bankstown facing a DUI charge, engaging a knowledgeable DUI lawyer can make a significant difference. This case highlights how proper legal representation, a strategic approach, and presenting oneself positively in court can lead to a significantly reduced sentence.

If you have any questions or need legal advice, don’t hesitate to contact a Bankstown DUI lawyer. Their experience could be the key to a favorable outcome in your case.

Facing middle range drink driving at Bankstown Local Court?

Put simply: This case highlights how proper legal representation, a strategic approach, and presenting oneself positively in court can lead to a significantly reduced sentence. The matter above was heard at Bankstown Local Court. The reading was 0.130. The material before the court included a traffic offenders program certificate, character references, a letter of apology and evidence of remorse. Call 1300 941 900 if you need advice about middle range drink driving in New South Wales.

For the law on middle range drink driving today, see our New South Wales traffic law guides. Each case turns on its own facts, so treat this Bankstown Local Court result as general information, not legal advice. Call 1300 941 900 or make an enquiry about legal representation.

Law update since this post (checked 21 Oct 2026)

This post was first published on 5 July 2024. The narrative above is kept as published. These notes record later changes to the law.

  • The NSW mandatory alcohol interlock program has applied since 1 February 2015 and was extended to first-offence mid range offenders from 20 May 2019 (Road Transport Act 2013 Part 7.4A).

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What was this middle range drink driving matter about?

Our Bankstown DUI Lawyer from Boorman Lawyers appeared on behalf of our client who was facing a Middle Range DUI offence where the matter was listed at Bankstown Local Court in the South West of Sydney. If you find yourself facing a DUI charge in the Bankstown area, it’s crucial to understand how a skilled DUI lawyer can significantly impact your case.

What did the magistrate order?

The lawyer argued for a reduction in the period of disqualification to the minimum period of three months, a reduced fine, and for the disqualification to be backdated to the date of the offence.

Has NSW law changed since July 2024?

Published 5 July 2024. Read it with the dated notes on this page and the up-to-date NSW guides.

Sources and date checked

Sources and references for this page, checked 21 Oct 2026.

This page is general information about New South Wales law only. It is not legal advice. Every matter turns on its own facts.

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