Brooke Winter SolicitorsDrink Driving Hobart
Have you been charged with drink driving? Don’t risk hefty fines or losing your licence. Speak to an experienced DUI Lawyer now.
Call: 1300 066 669
Brooke Winter Solicitors’ professional team of traffic lawyers have over 20 years’ courtroom experience, and will make sure you get the best possible outcome for your traffic matter. Don’t risk losing your licence, a heavy fine or in worse cases, imprisonment. Contact us now.
We know each case is different, so we take the time to listen to your matter and offer advice tailored to your individual circumstances. Using simple terminology, we will explain the court process to you, as well as your rights and responsibilities and guide you through the journey from beginning to end. Our lawyers will also deal with 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.
What are the penalties for Drink Driving?
If you have been charged with a DUI offence in the state of Tasmania (and depending on the severity of your charge), the penalties could include:
- Licence disqualification (for a period of 3 – 36 months)
- Hefty fines
- Imprisonment (for a period between 3 and 12 months)
The higher the reading, the longer your disqualification can be. If your charge is combined with a dangerous driving or unlicenced driving offence, or it is a repeated offence, then you could be facing all or a combination of these penalties, at longer terms.
You may also be required to participate in the Mandatory Alcohol Interlock Program at the end of your disqualification period depending on your reading (a BAC of 0.15 or more), whether you have had two or more DUI offences in a five year period, or if you failed to provide a breath or blood sample. You can even be responsible for the cost of installation, maintenance and removal of the interlock device which can range from $3,000 to $3,500.
Talk to an experienced lawyer immediately to discuss your options and avoid a harsh penalty.
PART 1 - FIRST OFFENCE
| Section of Act or offence | Concentration of alcohol in breath in grams per 210 litres of breath or in blood in grams per 100 millilitres of blood | Fine | Period of disqualification | Term of imprisonment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 6 (2) | less than 0·05 | Minimum 2 penalty units Maximum 10 penalty units |
Minimum 3 months Maximum 12 months |
3 months |
| Section 6 | 0·05 or more but less than 0·1 | Minimum 2 penalty units Maximum 10 penalty units |
Minimum 3 months Maximum 12 months |
3 months |
| 0·1 or more but less than 0·15 | Minimum 4 penalty units Maximum 20 penalty units |
Minimum 6 months Maximum 18 months |
6 months | |
| 0·15 or more | Minimum 5 penalty units Maximum 30 penalty units |
Minimum 12 months Maximum 36 months |
12 months | |
| Section 4 or 14 (5) or failure to comply with a requirement made under section 10 (4) or 10A (1) | Minimum 5 penalty units Maximum 30 penalty units |
Minimum 12 months Maximum 36 months |
12 months |
PART 2 - SUBSEQUENT OFFENCE
| Section of Act or offence | Concentration of alcohol in breath in grams per 210 litres of breath or in blood in grams per 100 millilitres of blood | Fine | Period of disqualification | Term of imprisonment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 6 (2) | less than 0·05 | Minimum 4 penalty units Maximum 20 penalty units |
Minimum 6 months Maximum 24 months |
6 months |
| Section 6 | 0·05 or more but less than 0·1 | Minimum 4 penalty units Maximum 20 penalty units |
Minimum 6 months Maximum 24 months |
6 months |
| 0·1 or more but less than 0·15 | Minimum 8 penalty units Maximum 40 penalty units |
Minimum 12 months Maximum 36 months |
12 months | |
| 0·15 or more | Minimum 10 penalty units Maximum 60 penalty units |
Minimum 12 months Maximum 36 months |
24 months | |
| Section 4 or 14 (5) or failure to comply with a requirement made under section 10 (4) or 10A (1) |
How can we help with your case?
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.
- Reducing your licence disqualification period and possibly the amount of your fine.
We can also assist with all other traffic offences such as unlicenced or disqualified driving, drug driving, hooning, dangerous driving and interlock applications, as well as criminal charges in Hobart.
Talk to our DUI Lawyers:
Brooke Winter Solicitors offer competitive fixed fee pricing.
Don’t risk losing your licence or worse, contact our Hobart office to discuss your matter and arrange a phone consultation.
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