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Drink Driving Lawyers Cairns

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Brooke Winter Solicitors

Have you been caught drink driving?

If you’ve been charged with drink driving in Cairns, the consequences can be severe, from losing your licence and heavy fines to, in some cases, jail time. The good news is you don’t have to face it alone.

At Brooke Winter Solicitors, our drink driving lawyers have more than 20 years of courtroom experience defending clients across Queensland. With a former police prosecutor on our team, we understand how the prosecution builds its case and use that insight to fight for the best possible outcome for you.

We know the pressure you’re under when your licence, job, or reputation is at stake. With fixed-fee pricing, mobile and phone consultations, and clear advice without the legal jargon, we make the process easier and give you the strongest chance of keeping your future on track.

We don’t just represent you in court. Our lawyers can also help with work licence applications and special hardship orders, giving you a better chance of staying on the road.

Protect your future today. Call 1300 066 669 to speak with our Cairns lawyers today.

What Are the Penalties for Drink Driving in Cairns?

Drink driving offences in Queensland are classified based on your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and penalties apply statewide, including here in Cairns. Even a first offence can lead to licence disqualification, heavy fines, or jail time. Here’s a breakdown by offence type:

Low-range (0.05–0.099)
Licence disqualification for up to 9 months. Police may issue an immediate 24-hour suspension in some cases.
Mid-range (0.10–0.149)
Licence disqualification (duration determined by the court). Your licence will be immediately suspended until your matter is finalised in court.
High-range (0.15 or more)
Minimum disqualification of 6 months, with no set maximum. Immediate suspension applies. You may also be required to install an alcohol interlock device.
Repeat or serious offences
Harsher penalties including disqualification of up to 2 years, fines up to $10,084, potential vehicle impoundment or confiscation, and in some cases possible imprisonment

For more information, view our summary table of drink driving penalties for QLD.

We highly recommend that you talk to one of our experienced drink driving lawyers and discuss your next steps immediately.

How can our Cairns drink driving lawyers help with your drink driving case?

If you are caught drink driving, you will have to go to court. A traffic lawyer in Cairns can help you with this. The magistrate will decide the length of your licence disqualification and whether you will be fined or sentenced to a term of imprisonment.

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.
Court representation to fight for the best possible result.

If drink driving is not your only charge, we can also assist with a range of criminal offences in Cairns.

Why Cairns Locals Trust us With Their Drink Driving Defence

We understand how overwhelming a drink driving charge can be, and our focus is on making the process easier for you. Here’s why clients in Cairns and across regional Queensland choose us:

Clear, fixed fees with flexible payment plans — no hidden surprises, just upfront costs so you can plan with confidence.
Accessible legal support in Cairns — whether in person, over the phone, or by video call, we make it simple to get legal advice when you need it.
Decades of proven courtroom experience — our team, including a former police prosecutor, brings over 20 years of insight into how drink driving cases are handled.
Tailored defence strategies — we treat every matter individually, explaining your options in plain English and building the strongest case for your situation.

A drink driving offence doesn’t just threaten your licence. It can affect your work and personal life. The sooner you speak to a lawyer, the more we can do to help.