At risk of losing your Qld drivers licence? There may be options in a Special Hardship Order Licence!
In Queensland, drivers convicted of specific offences may incur driving disqualification or licence suspension for long periods. For many Australian drivers, a licence suspension or disqualification can bring severe economic hardship, preventing them from getting to work and creating obstacles to gainful opportunities. If you are facing a charge for driving at an excessive speed…
Court Report: Brisbane Drink Driving Lawyers on Middle Range DUI Charge
In Episode 18 of the Boorman Lawyers Court Reports, our Brisbane Drink Driving Lawyers take a look at a Middle Range DUI Offence we appeared on at Brisbane Magistrates Court. See our Court Report to see what happened or Call us on 1300 941 900. Middle Range Drink Driving Offence In relation to the…
Court Report: Downing Centre Drink Driving Lawyers on High Range DUI
Boorman Lawyers Downing Centre Drink Driving Lawyers appeared for a client who had been charged with a High Range Drink Driving offence with a Blood Alcohol Reading of 0.166. The matter was aggravated since it was our client 3rd DUI offence having had 2 prior DUI offences 6 and 7 years prior. So it was…
NSW Abolishes Habitual Traffic Offender Scheme
Changes in road transportation laws recently took effect in NSW, all aimed at ensuring the safety of the community by preventing unauthorised driving and deterring repeat offending. Removal of HTO scheme Of real importance is the abolition of the habitual traffic offender (HTO) scheme that banned drivers with a history of serious driving offences from…
Gold Coast Traffic Lawyers appear on Unlicensed Driving Offence at Southport Court on Gold Coast
In this episode of the Boorman Lawyers Court reports, we take a look at an Unlicensed Driving Offence at Southport Magistrates Court on the Gold Coast in Queensland that our Gold Coast Traffic Lawyers appeared on. Click Here to See more Court Report Video’s like this. DUI Video #TimeStamps 00:14 – Welcome to #BoormanLawyers Southport Court Update 00:50 –…
Gold Coast Drug Driving Offence at Southport Magistrates Court Qld
In this episode of the Boorman Lawyers Court reports, we take a look at a Drug Driving offence at Southport Magistrates Court where we achieved the successful reduction of Licence disqualification down to the minimum period of 1 month for our client, a $400 fine and No Criminal Conviction recorded. DUI Video #TimeStamps 00:14 – Welcome…
Understanding How the NSW Interlock System Works and the Costs Involved
Studies show that drivers with prior convictions of drink driving offences have a higher risk of being involved in fatal road accidents than the average driver. Research also shows that interlock devices lead to less reoffenders while the system is installed in the vehicle. Mandatory nature of interlock program Like many jurisdictions in Australia,…
Are Work Licences in Queensland Coming to an End?
Anyone charged with drink driving in Queensland faces penalties that include a mandatory licence disqualification. A licence disqualification can adversely impact many who drive to work, take their children to school, or who require a car to get around. Work licence for drink-driving offenders Queensland drink-driving laws currently allow eligible offenders to apply for a…
Charged With DUI in NSW but Never Been to Court Before? Here’s What to Expect
DUI cases are serious charges in NSW, and even low range drink driving penalties such as driving licence suspension and a steep fine can have a significant impact on your life. If you are charged with DUI, you will have to face a magistrate to answer the allegations against you in court. Things to expect…
The Importance of Having a Sydney DUI Lawyer to Defend You in Court
When you’re charged with a DUI offence, you want to do everything you can help to ensure the best possible outcome in the courtroom. Even though there are many risks involved, some people are happy to take a chance and try to represent themselves in the matter, especially when they’ve been told by friends what…