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07 November

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I have been charged with a drink-driving offence. Does the QLD Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program apply to me?

We understand that the process of being charged with a drink-driving offence can be incredibly stressful. Not only do you need to consider the court process, but also any other consequences that may flow. Let’s consider the Queensland Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program and when it may apply to you. What is an alcohol ignition interlock? An alcohol ignition interlock is a device that is fitted to a vehicle’s ignition and prevents the vehicle from starting, unless a breath sample is provided, showing there is no alcohol in your system. You may be required to provide a breath sample at random intervals...

19 September

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Offences: High-Range Drink Driving (0.270 BAC%)

Posted by Billy Gee

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Solicitor: Billy Gee Court: Southport Magistrates Court Date: 2022 The Charges Our office was approached by our client, a distressed woman who had recently been charged with the serious offence of High Range Drink Driving after having produced a reading of 0.270 BAC%. Mr. Billy Gee of our office conferenced with the client, walking her through her background, the offence, and the Court process and likely outcome. Amongst her chief concerns were the period of disqualification, as well as the effect a recorded conviction might have on her employment. The Situation She worked for Queensland Health and was concerned that a recorded conviction may impede her ability...

31 January

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Did you know that you could get done drink driving on an electric scooter?

Posted by Erin Mitchell

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Article by Erin Mitchell, Senior Criminal Lawyer On Saturday 13 January 2019, a man in his 40s was intercepted by Police in Brisbane riding one of those new green electric scooters that you see parked around the Brisbane CBD. It is alleged the man was riding the scooter without a helmet and proceeded through a red light without stopping. When Police intercepted him, they breathalysed him and he returned a reading of 0.174% blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The man was charged with driving under the influence – a high range drink driving offence, given the reading was over 0.15% BAC. Can this be correct? Can...

23 April

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I have been caught drink or drug driving. Why do I need a lawyer?

Posted by Cameron Browne

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You may benefit substantially from engaging a traffic lawyer if you have been charged with drink or drug driving, even if you intend to plead guilty to the charge. Answering these charges may be your first experience in court, whereas our criminal lawyers have been appearing on behalf of clients on a daily basis for years. We know what submissions to make to the sentencing magistrate in order for you to have the best chances of receiving a relatively low penalty in your circumstances. Magistrates in Queensland are provided with a range of penalties they can impose. We can advise you on...

13 July

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Gold Coast’s Top cop fined for drink-driving

Posted by Adam Moschella

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A police officer named the Gold Coast's best has been fined for the offence of drink-driving. But the officer dodged a conviction that could have resulted in him being kicked out of the force. Constable Michael Froggatt, who won Rotary's Gold Coast police man of the year award in 2010, pleaded guilty to driving with a blood alcohol reading of 0.085 on Sunday. Magistrate Terry Duroux decided not to record a conviction, something that would have ended Froggatt's policing career. Mr Duroux noted Froggatt still faces police disciplinary proceedings, which could result in sanctions, loss of rank and a pay cut. Froggatt's lawyer Bill Potts argued against...

I have been charged with a drink-driving offence. Does the QLD Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program apply to me?

Offences: High-Range Drink Driving (0.270 BAC%)

Did you know that you could get done drink driving on an electric scooter?

I have been caught drink or drug driving. Why do I need a lawyer?

Gold Coast’s Top cop fined for drink-driving

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