Our Manly DUI Lawyer from Boorman Lawyers attended the Manly Local Courthouse for a young drink driving offender for a middle range DUI offence.
- Details of the Offense
- Emotional Upset and Circumstances Leading Up to the Offense
- Traffic Defender Program and Good References
- Penalties Imposed by the Magistrate
- Conclusion and Contact Information
Just outside the Manly Local Court today, a young man appeared on a middle range drink driving offense with a blood alcohol reading of 0.130. In this article, we will discuss the details of the offense, the circumstances leading up to it, and the penalties imposed by the magistrate.
Details of the Offense
The offender was 22 years old and was pulled over at around 5:00 AM on December 20, 2021, for a random breath test. He had consumed five large glasses of wine, which led to a blood alcohol reading of 0.130. The young man only lived 10 minutes away and decided to drive home despite the risk.
Emotional Upset and Circumstances Leading Up to the Offense
The young man had gone through a very emotional and upsetting relationship breakdown in the days leading up to the offense. His friends invited him over to their place to support him, and he arrived late. He was given a glass of wine and had an uneventful night sitting around talking and drinking more wine. Suddenly, it was 4:00 AM, and he realized he had consumed five large glasses of wine, which exceeded the legal limit for driving.
Traffic Defender Program and Good References
The young man showed genuine remorse and cooperated with the police during the incident. He had a short distance to drive and no passengers in the car. Boorman Lawyers recommended that the young man attend a traffic defender program, which was well received by the magistrate. The young man also had good references, and he was caring for his grandmother while also preparing to obtain his real estate license. These were factors considered by the magistrate in determining the penalties.
Penalties Imposed by the Magistrate
The magistrate imposed a three-month disqualification from driving, which is almost complete. The young man will then have to do a 12-month interlock program and pay an $850 fine. Boorman Lawyers successfully advocated for the minimum disqualification period and were pleased with the outcome.
Conclusion and Contact Information
This young man made a poor decision to drive while emotionally vulnerable and under the influence of alcohol. However, he showed genuine remorse, cooperated with the police, and was willing to take steps to rectify the situation. The penalties imposed were reasonable given the circumstances, and it is unlikely that he will be before the criminal justice system again in the future.
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