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Phil Simpson – With over 25 years experience, Phil can assist with getting you back on the road sooner, and even the possibility of having your drink or drug driving charges dropped. Contact Phil today.
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It is important to get expert advice as to whether or not you have a potential defence to your charges. Charges for drink driving and/or drug driving are set out in Section 49(1) of the Road Safety Act 1986. If you are found guilty or plead guilty to a drink or drug drive related offence, the penalties can vary considerably depending on the specific offences before the Court. A prior history of similar offending can have a big impact on the outcome. If you plead guilty (or are found guilty by a Court) for a drink or drug driving offence, mandatory licence loss provisions apply.
The minimum licence loss will depend on whether an individual has offended against Section 49(1) of the Road Safety Act in the past 10 years. The 10-year rule operates from the date that the previous offence was dealt with by the Court, to the date that the current offence took place.
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The law relating to drink and drug driving is very technical and can be tricky to navigate. For this reason, the right advice can save you a lot of time and worry. In my experience, most people discover that, once they have some information and knowledge about the process and the appropriate next steps, they feel less anxious and much better equipped to make an informed decision about their various options.
The most common offences charged under Section 49 (1) of the Road Safety Act 1986 are as follows:
- Drink driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol
- Failing to stop at a Preliminary breath testing station
- Drug driving
- Driving while impaired by a drug
- Drink and drug driving
- Refusing to undergo a preliminary breath test
- Refusing to undergo a preliminary oral fluid test
It is important that your case is carefully prepared so as to minimise the potential impact on you and your livelihood. It is best to get advice early in order to maximise your chances of a positive outcome.
What’s the process if I get charged by the Police?
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If you get intercepted by the Police in relation to a drink or drug driving offence, you should make contact with me via text, phone or email. I can provide you with preliminary advice and explain your options to you. If you receive a charge and summons from the Police attaching a preliminary brief of evidence, I recommend that you get in touch to book an appointment.
The preliminary brief of evidence
The preliminary brief of evidence is the document that gets served on you by the Police. While it may be served on you personally, it is usually served via regular post. This document will contain the charge and summons, together with the statement of alleged facts, witness statements, a list of exhibits and the evidence on which the Police intend to rely. The Preliminary Brief will also contain any prior offending that is alleged against you.
The Preliminary Brief is an important document as it provides an outline of the Police case against you. Depending on the nature of the offence/s against you, it may also contain a DVD/CD of your Record of Interview with the Police. It’s important to place these documents somewhere safe so that you don’t lose them.
When attending an interview with me, I will need to see a copy of the preliminary brief of evidence in order to provide advice about the best way forward.
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Pre-hearing disclosure
As part of the pre-hearing disclosure process, I will also obtain a copy of the Body Worn Camera footage directly from the Police Informant. Don’t hesitate to call, text or email me if you have been interviewed or if you have received a charge and summons to appear at Court.
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While licence loss is often unavoidable for section 49(1) offences, it is important to prepare your case properly so as to minimise the potential impact on you and your livelihood. It is important to get advice early in order to maximise your chances of a positive outcome.
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Being charged by the Police can be very stressful
In my experience, there are many reasons why people find themselves charged with drink and drug driving offences. It’s easy to feel like a criminal, even if it’s your first time before a Court. After more than 25 years in the Criminal Courts, I recognise that good people often find themselves charged with drink and drug driving offences. Common reasons for offending are as follows:
Common reasons for offending are as follows:
- An uncharacteristically bad decision
- Challenging personal circumstances such as mental-health or family struggles
- A misunderstanding about your rights and obligations
- Peer group pressure
- Addiction
- A lack of understanding about potential penalties
- Being uninformed about the elimination rates for drink & drugs from the body
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Whatever the reason that you find yourself charged with an offence, it’s important to get advice from someone who understands the complexities, the process and the law.
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For others, challenging personal circumstances such as mental-health struggles and addiction are also common factors. Whatever the reason that you find yourself charged with an offence, it’s very important to get advice from a practitioner that understands the complexities of both the process and the law.
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It is my job to maximise your chances of staying on the road
In preparation for your matter, I will meet with you personally, listen to your story, analyse the facts and provide advice on the law. I will also make suggestions about individuals and agencies that may assist with the preparation of appropriate reports that will assist to minimise your penalty.
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- Ararat Magistrates Court
- Bacchus Marsh Magistrates Court
- Bairnsdale Magistrates Court
- Ballarat Magistrates Court
- Benalla Magistrates Court
- Bendigo Law Courts
- Castlemaine Magistrates Court
- Cobram Magistrates Court
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- Geelong Magistrates Court
- Hamilton Magistrates Court
- Hopetoun Magistrates Court
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- Kerang Magistrates Court
- Korumburra Magistrates Court
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