Police Pursuit
The offence of police pursuit is a serious criminal offence under Section 51B of the Crimes Act 1900, it carries the following penalties:
Maximum 3 years imprisonment, and/or a $11,000 fine with a disqualification period of up to 3 years and a minimum of 3 months automatic period.
There are defences such as:
• The defendant was not the driver at the time of the incident.
• An emergency situation prevented stopping, such as transporting an injured person needing immediate medical attention.
• Driving under duress to avoid serious harm.
Houston Defence Lawyers offers several strategies for those charged with the above serious offence, such as
1. Negotiate with prosecutors to withdraw or downgrade the charge, or amend police fact sheets.
2. Plead not guilty and argue the prosecution's inability to prove their case.
3. Plead guilty and aim for a minimal punishment.
4. Plead guilty, accept the charges, and present a strong case to avoid a criminal conviction.
For more details on available legal options, visit the Choices at Law tab on our website.
Police pursuits offences are serious, if you are charged with a police pursuit offence contact Houston Defence Lawyers. We are dedicated to protecting clients' rights and reputation. We bring years of experience and expertise to defend cases vigorously, aiming for positive outcomes such as charge withdrawal, downgrading, dismissal, or minimal penalties. With a skilled team in advocacy who provides strong support and guidance throughout the legal process. Our first consultation is free.
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