Drink Driving (DUI) - Defences
Drink driving charges in NSW range from:
Novice range PCA – a learner or provisional driver with a BAC above zero.
Low range PCA – a driver with a blood alcohol level between 0.05 to 0.079.
Mid range PCA – a driver with a blood alcohol level between 0.08 to 0.149.
High range PCA –a driver with a BAC above 0.15.
With penalties escalating based on the severity of the reading.
In addition, aggravating factors include the degree of intoxication, erratic driving, and endangering others.
If you plead guilty to a PCA offence, the maximum penalties can reach $5,500 fines and 2 years imprisonment for high-range offences or refusal to provide a sample, coupled with mandatory interlock orders up to 48 months.
However, the penalities are the maximum only, with expert submissions and well presented evidence, the Court can show discretion and proceed with a non-conviction community order to be on good behaviour for a period of up to 2 years. Essential for people who rely on their licence as their sole means of income.
There are also defence available for those who plead not guilty, defence strategies may involve necessity, duress, honest mistake, or spiked drinks.
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