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DUI Lawyer Downing Centre Court Sydney NSW - High Range PCA

By Joshua Boorman · Published · NSW posts

In shortOur DUI Lawyer Downing Centre Court appeared on a High Range DUI offence where the blood alcohol reading was 0.181 and the matter was further aggravated due there being a prior drink driving offence on the defendants history. Good day, this is Josh Boorman from Boorman Lawyers reporting live from outside the Downing Centre Local.

  • Impact of Previous Offence on Sentencing
  • Facts of the Case
  • Sentencing Outcome

New South Wales law · law checked 21 Oct 2026

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Our DUI Lawyer Downing Centre Court appeared on a High Range DUI offence where the blood alcohol reading was 0.181 and the matter was further aggravated due there being a prior drink driving offence on the defendants history.

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DUI Lawyer Downing Centre Court Sydney NSW - High Range PCA

Good day, this is Josh Boorman from Boorman Lawyers reporting live from outside the Downing Centre Local Court in the heart of the CBD. Today, I am here to discuss a recent case where our client appeared in court for a High Range PCA offence with a blood alcohol reading of 0.181.

This case is noteworthy because it was our client’s second offence, the first being a middle range PCA offence that occurred ten years ago.

Impact of Previous Offence on Sentencing

As expected, the fact that this was our client’s second offence played a role in the sentencing process. The Magistrate took into consideration the previous offence when deciding on the punishment for this case. This is common practice in legal proceedings and is done to ensure that repeat offenders are given stricter penalties to deter them from repeating their actions in the future.

Facts of the Case

The facts and circumstances of the case are as follows:

  • Our client had gone out for a big night and parked his car in a restricted area.
  • He returned to his vehicle at around 3am and slept in the car for about four hours.
  • When he woke up, he realized that he had to move his vehicle as it was in a clearway zone
  • In doing so, he drove down the road where there was a random breath test at around 7:30am.

Sentencing Outcome

As a result of the offence, our client was handed a minimum disqualification of six months, which was backdated to the day he committed the offence. The Magistrate did not impose a fine but instead ordered a community corrections order for 12 months.

Final Thoughts

Our Downing Centre DUI Lawyers at Boorman Lawyers hope that this case serves as a reminder to our viewers of the serious consequences that can result from drink driving, especially for repeat offenders. We urge everyone to drink responsibly and never get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol.

Thank you for tuning in to our report today. For more updates on legal matters, please follow us on our social media platforms and don’t hesitate to our Sydney DUI Lawyer Downing Centre on 1300 941 900 if you have any questions or queries.

Next steps after a high range drink driving charge

In summary: The Magistrate did not impose a fine but instead ordered a community corrections order for 12 months. We appeared on this matter at Downing Centre Local Court. The reading recorded was 0.181. For a high range drink driving charge in New South Wales, you can call 1300 941 900 before your court date.

Read more on high range drink driving in the New South Wales traffic law section. This account of the Downing Centre Local Court matter is general information only, not legal advice; past results do not predict yours. Call 1300 941 900 or make an enquiry about legal representation.

FAQs about this post

What was this high range drink driving matter about?

Our DUI Lawyer Downing Centre Court appeared on a High Range DUI offence where the blood alcohol reading was 0.181 and the matter was further aggravated due there being a prior drink driving offence on the defendants history. Good day, this is Josh Boorman from Boorman Lawyers reporting live from outside the Downing Centre Local Court in the heart of the CBD.

What was the result of the high range drink driving charge?

As expected, the fact that this was our client’s second offence played a role in the sentencing process.

Can I rely on this April 2023 post?

It dates from 22 April 2023. Any later changes to NSW law on high range drink driving are flagged in the dated note above; the NSW law pages are kept current.

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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