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Newtown Court DUI Lawyer | Conditional Release Order No Conviction

By Joshua Boorman · Published · NSW posts

In shortIn Episode 33 of the Boorman Lawyers Court Reports channel, our principal lawyer, Josh Boorman appeared on a low range drink driving offence at Newtown Local Court. I’m just standing here in front of Newtown Local Court where I have appeared on a Low Range PCA Drink Driving Offence. The blood alcohol reading was 0.065.

  • Low Range PCA at Newtown Local Court
  • Strong evidence showing need to drive
  • DUI case evidence

New South Wales law · law checked 21 Oct 2026

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In Episode 33 of the Boorman Lawyers Court Reports channel, our principal lawyer, Josh Boorman appeared on a low range drink driving offence at Newtown Local Court.

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Newtown Court DUI Lawyer | Conditional Release Order No Conviction

Low Range PCA at Newtown Local Court

I’m just standing here in front of Newtown Local Court where I have appeared on a Low Range PCA Drink Driving Offence. The blood alcohol reading was 0.065.

This offence occurred before the new low range PCA laws came into effect on 20th of May 2019. Now that the new laws have come into effect in New South Wales all low range drink driving offences now receive an on-the-spot fine and automatic 3-month suspension. These first-time low range drink driving offences are generally not required to go to Court now that that the new laws have come into effect.

Strong evidence showing need to drive

This current offence occurred just prior to the new laws being enacted therefore our client was required to attend Court. In relation to this matter we got together some good evidence.

DUI case evidence

Our client completed the traffic offenders’ program. And, we got some medical evidence from his father, also the fathers Doctor, outlining the very serious nature of his father’s medical health concerns and how much he relies on his son to drive him to and from hospital, medical appointments, experienced lawyers appointments on a day-to-day basis.

Court outcome for Low Range PCA

We were able to convince the Magistrates to deal with this matter by way of a Conditional Release Order without proceeding to a conviction. Our client received no licence disqualification but instead a good behavior bond for two years.

Your low range drink driving matter in New South Wales

To recap: Our client received no licence disqualification but instead a good behavior bond for two years. This matter was dealt with at Newtown Local Court. The reading recorded was 0.065. Preparation here involved medical material. Call 1300 941 900 if you need advice about low range drink driving in New South Wales.

For the law on low range drink driving today, see our New South Wales traffic law guides. What happened at Newtown Local Court is general information, not legal advice for your case. 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 20 April 2020. The narrative above is kept as published. These notes record later changes to the law.

  • Since 20 May 2019, NSW police can deal with an eligible first-offence low range drink driving matter by penalty notice with an immediate 3-month licence suspension, instead of a court charge (Road Transport Act 2013).

FAQs about this post

Who was the client in this Newtown Local Court matter?

In Episode 33 of the Boorman Lawyers Court Reports channel, our principal lawyer, Josh Boorman appeared on a low range drink driving offence at Newtown Local Court. I’m just standing here in front of Newtown Local Court where I have appeared on a Low Range PCA Drink Driving Offence.

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

We were able to convince the Magistrates to deal with this matter by way of a Conditional Release Order without proceeding to a conviction.

Does the NSW low range drink driving law in this post still apply?

It dates from 20 April 2020. Any later changes to NSW law on low 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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