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…
How the Alcohol Interlock Device Works in Qld
Drink driving is a serious cause for concern in Queensland, contributing to many car crashes every year. This is why drink driving laws are strictly enforced and convicted drink drivers are subjected to stiff penalties including licence disqualification and installation of alcohol ignition interlocks. How alcohol ignition interlocks work The logic behind ignition locks is…
Next Morning / Day Drink Driving Offences
Many drivers believe that they’re obeying the law by not driving home after having a few drinks, only to get caught with a high Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) reading the following morning or day after. As law enforcers are increasingly setting up random breath tests early in the morning, more drivers are finding themselves in…
NEWS POST – NSW DUI Hotspots for Drink and Drug Drivers
NSW Police has released its annual statistics relating to drink and drug driving charges in the state, with some areas faring worse than others. Byron Bay, Ballina, and Tweed Heads have all topped the list as the worst suburbs for drink driving, with 205 offences being clocked up in Byron Bay alone in the last…
What Is the NSW Traffic Offenders Program?
In NSW, the law states that those charged with a traffic offence may be able to reduce the severity of their sentence by showing that they’ve taken part in a traffic education program. If you’ve recently been charged with a DUI, this can be particularly helpful in having a positive impact on your final sentencing,…
Know Your Rights If Pulled Over For a DUI Test
Being pulled over for a roadside breath test can be a harrowing experience – even if you know you haven’t had anything to drink. However, if you do find yourself in the situation where you have been drinking and decided to get behind the wheel, these stops can cause even more anxiety. Although the legislation…
Hornsby Drink Driving Lawyers appear for repeat drink driving offender
Boorman Lawyers Hornsby Drink Driving Lawyers recently appeared on for a Low Range DUI (Repeat Offender) at Hornsby Local Court. Low Range DUI Facts Welcome to BoormanLawyers.com.au I’m Josh Boorman, solicitor at Boorman Lawyers. We recently represented a client on a Low Range DUI (Repeat Offender) at Hornsby Local Court. It was a relatively low blood…
Southport Drink Driving Lawyers Gold Coast | Middle Range DUI Offence
In this episode with the Boorman Lawyers Court reports, we take a look at a Middle Range Drink Driving offence at Southport Magistrates Court where we were able to achieve the minimum possible disqualification outcome for our client. DUI Video #TimeStamps 00:14 – Welcome to #BoormanLawyers Southport Court Update 00:40 – Client had 3 glasses of wine before driving a…