Sydney Drink Driving Lawyers

12/09/2024

The failure of our drug driving regime to set prescribed concentration levels - like drink driving - means drivers can be criminalised for small traces that cannot impair.

The failure to implement a drug driving regime that specifies impairment levels means drivers can be criminalised for small traces that are incapable of affecting driving.

06/09/2024

While Germany sensibly sets legal limits for THC in the blood, our state continues to criminalise those who drive long after the effects have worn off.

Germany has set legal limits for THC in the blood, much like our drink driving regime. Meanwhile, we continue to criminalise drivers long after the effects of cannabis have worn off.

05/09/2024

The high visibility operation is in force from this morning until Sunday and will target drink and drug driving, and driving while fatigued.

High visibility operations aim to bring down the road toll by deterring risky driving behaviourssuch drink and drug driving, and driving whilst fatigued.

07/08/2024

The judgment is a guide for magistrates and judges when formulating penalties for high range drink driving cases.

The judgment sets down general rules which are relevant when determining the appropriate penalty for a high range p.c.a. case in New South Wales.

06/06/2024

Double demerits apply from midnight until the end of Monday for speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, not wearing a seatbelt and riding without a helmet.

Double-demerit points apply to speeding, illegal mobile phone use, not wearing a seatbelt and riding without a helmet in New South Wales.

14/05/2024

Pleading guilty can lead to a significantly reduced penalty, especially if the right steps are taken.

28/03/2024

An explanation of the circumstances in which police are permitted to require your identification.

27/03/2024

Double-demerit points apply until 1 April for speeding, illegal mobile phone use, not wearing a seatbelt and riding without a helmet.

Wishing you a safe and happy Easter long weekend.

Double demerit points apply to speeding, illegal use of mobile phones, not wearing a seatbelt and riding without a helmet, and can apply to not just public holidays, but the periods immediately preceding and following them.

27/03/2024

Courts are finally acknowledging the severe impact of losing a driver licence for an extended period of time.

Drink driving charges apply to fully licensed drivers only where a certain concentration of alcohol are reached, while drug driving charges can be brought for miniscule amounts that cannot impair.

13/03/2024

Former NSW Magistrate David Heilpern explains the potential impact of the recent judgment on those charged with traffic offences.

Former Magistrate Heilpern Speaks About the Impact of the NSWCCA's Recent Judgement on Drug Driving Offences

05/03/2024

The highest criminal court in the state has made clear the defence of honest mistake does not apply to drug driving charges.

The highest criminal court in the state has found that making an honest and reasonable mistake about drugs in the system is not a defence to drug driving charges.

14/02/2024

Sydney Criminal Lawyers® receives the 2024 ThreeBestRated Award! Sydney Criminal Lawyers

https://www.einpresswire.com/article/688196478/sydney-criminal-lawyers-has-won-the-2024-threebestrated-award-for-best-traffic-lawyers