Brooke Winter Solicitors
Drink Driving Gold Coast
Have you been charged with drink driving? Don’t risk hefty fines or losing your licence. Speak to our experienced Gold Coast drink driving lawyers (DUI lawyer) now.
Call: 1300 066 669
With over 20 years’ courtroom experience, Brooke Winter Solicitors’ professional team of Gold Coast traffic lawyers will make sure you get the best possible outcome for your situation. Don’t risk losing your licence, a heavy fine or in some cases, imprisonment, contact us now.
We know each situation is different, so we take the time to listen to you and offer advice tailored to your individual needs. Using simple terminology, we will explain the court process, your rights and responsibilities, and guide you through the journey from beginning to end. Our Gold Coast criminal defence lawyers will also deal with Queensland Police on your behalf so you don’t have to.
With an ex-police prosecutor on staff, we know both sides of the law. And we’re on your side.
Penalties for Drink Driving on the Gold Coast
If you have been charged with a DUI offence in the state of Queensland (and depending on the severity of your charge), the penalties could include:
- Licence disqualification
- Hefty fines
- Imprisonment
If your charge is combined with another driving-related offence such as dangerous or unlicenced driving, or if it is a repeated offence, then you could be facing all or a combination of these penalties. View a table of drink driving penalties for QLD and NSW for more information or visit legal sources like the Queensland Government’s Transport Department.
Talk to an experienced lawyer immediately to discuss your options.
How Our Gold Coast Drink Driving Lawyers Can Help
Depending on the circumstances of your case, Brooke Winter Solicitors can provide advice and assist with:
- Applying for a Restricted Work Licence if you rely on your licence for employment obligations.
- Applying for a Special Hardship Order if you rely on your licence for family obligations.
- Reducing your licence disqualification period and possibly the amount of your fine.
We can also assist with criminal offences on the Gold Coast.
Talk to our Gold Coast DUI Lawyers:
Our Gold Coast drink driving lawyers with Brooke Winter Solicitors offer competitive fixed-fee pricing.
Don’t risk losing your licence or worse, contact our Gold Coast lawyers (located in Southport) to discuss your matter and arrange a phone consultation.
Questions Our Solicitors Can Help Answer
If you’re caught drink driving, you will have to go to court to determine penalties.
During this time, a magistrate will determine the length of license disqualification and whether you’ll be fine or sentenced to a term of imprisonment.
This decision and severity of your penalty is based on variables like:
- blood/breath alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of the offence
- traffic history, like whether you have been previously convicted of a drink driving offence.
If you’re unsure of what you may be facing, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Whether or not you’re ready to defend your case, we can help advise your current situation.
Offering mobile consultations is something we’re proud to do to ensure everyone has access to our team. Our drink driving lawyers service the whole Gold Coast in places like Coolangatta, Southport and surrounds, as well as wider Australia. With physical offices here on the coast in Southport, and across the country from further north in Queensland to Tasmania, we’re confident we can get to you and provide you with reliable defence.
Our drink driving lawyers will fight to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved for both your license and longterm criminal record. If you need your license for work (travelling to or as part of your responsibilities), we may be able to help you apply for a restricted work license.
We can assist in preparing your application and representing you in court to increase your chances of obtaining a work licence, allowing you to drive for work purposes during your disqualification period.
Repeat drink driving offences can carry more severe penalties, including longer licence disqualifications, higher fines, and possible imprisonment. Our lawyers can help you understand your options and work to achieve the best possible outcome.
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