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Southport Court DUI Lawyer Gold Coast - Minimum Disqualification Low Range DUI

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In shortOur Southport Court DUI Lawyer Gold Coast from Boorman Lawyers appeared on a Low Range DUI offence where we achieved the minimum disqualification period possible. Hello, I am Josh Boorman and I am reporting from outside the Southport Magistrate’s Court, where I have just appeared on behalf of a client for a low-range drink driving offence.

  • Southport Court DUI Lawyer Gold Coast
  • The Incident
  • The Court Proceedings

Queensland law · law checked 21 Oct 2026

This outcome was reported in April 2023. Queensland drink driving penalties changed for offences committed on or after 31 August 2026, so the penalties discussed here may not reflect current law.

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Our Southport Court DUI Lawyer Gold Coast from Boorman Lawyers appeared on a Low Range DUI offence where we achieved the minimum disqualification period possible.

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Southport Court DUI Lawyer Gold Coast - Minimum Disqualification Low Range DUI This video was published before 31 August 2026, when Queensland drink driving penalties changed, so the penalties discussed may not reflect current law.

Southport Court DUI Lawyer Gold Coast

Hello, I am Josh Boorman and I am reporting from outside the Southport Magistrate’s Court, where I have just appeared on behalf of a client for a low-range drink driving offence. Today, we had to face the strong winds of Cyclone Oma, which is soon approaching the Gold Coast and Southeast Queensland region. But rain, hail or shine, the Court matter must go on.

In this article, I will provide you with a detailed account of the case and its outcome.

The Incident

Our client was from New South Wales and had come to Morton Island for a visit. While there, he had a few drinks throughout the day, and his fiancé was driving them around. However, they needed to perform a tow recovery with another four-wheel drive, and our client had to jump in the car to help. It was at this point that the police stopped them for a random breath test, and our client recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.083 – his first offence.

The Court Proceedings

Our client had completed the traffic offender program and worked as a mobile mechanic, which meant he had a need to drive. However, since he was on a New South Wales license, he was unable to get a work license in Queensland. Despite this, the court sentenced him to a minimum of one month’s suspension of his license and a fine of $500.

Conclusion

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Your low range drink driving matter in Queensland

The result in brief: Despite this, the court sentenced him to a minimum of one month’s suspension of his license and a fine of $500. The matter above was heard at Southport Magistrates Court. The reading was 0.083. For a low range drink driving charge in Queensland, you can call 1300 941 900 before your court date.

Penalties for low range drink driving as they stand now: Queensland traffic law. This account of the Southport Magistrates 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.

Law update since this post (checked 21 Oct 2026)

This post was first published on 24 April 2023. The narrative above is kept as published. These notes record later changes to the law.

  • Queensland: Add after the result: "For offences on or after 31 August 2026 the minimum for a first low-range court conviction on an open licence is 2 months.

FAQs about this post

What happened at Southport Magistrates Court?

Our Southport Court DUI Lawyer Gold Coast from Boorman Lawyers appeared on a Low Range DUI offence where we achieved the minimum disqualification period possible. Hello, I am Josh Boorman and I am reporting from outside the Southport Magistrate’s Court, where I have just appeared on behalf of a client for a low-range drink driving offence.

How did Southport Magistrates Court deal with it?

Despite this, the court sentenced him to a minimum of one month’s suspension of his license and a fine of $500.

Is this April 2023 post still current?

It dates from 24 April 2023. Any later changes to Queensland law on low range drink driving are flagged in the dated note above; the Queensland 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 Queensland law only. It is not legal advice. Every matter turns on its own facts.

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