Since the majority of us drive every day, it’s easy to overlook how complicated driving is. Driving requires complete focus, excellent coordination, quick reflexes, and the ability for wise judgment and decision-making. Alcohol use lessens that.

The legal limit for full license holders in Australia is 0.05 blood alcohol content (BAC), and there are strong restrictions against drinking and driving. A.00 BAC is required for learners and license holders on probation. Different license kinds could exist.

Some of the negative consequences of drinking and driving include:

• Faster response times as a result of deteriorating attention and coordination, poor obstacle detection, and visual difficulties, as well as a decreased ability to estimate distance and speed, false optimism, and an increased willingness to take risks.
• Another symptom that you binge-drank is having alcohol in your system the next day. If you want to drink, you should plan ahead of time and find alternate housing or transportation. Consider staying at a friend’s place, utilizing public transit or a ride-sharing service, or designating a designated driver to assure your safe return home.

We are a Sydney-based legal firm with attorneys with expertise in traffic and criminal law. We have over five years of experience in these fields and are proud to have successfully defended clients against all types of criminal offenses.

Call our law firm to make an appointment if you or someone you know needs a knowledgeable DUI attorney to get the best outcome for a DUI offense.

Why Do You Need an Attorney for Drinking and Driving?

Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a Drunk Driving case is tough for someone with no legal knowledge or background. Drunk Driving legislation is complicated and constantly changing, and each case is different. As a result, consulting with an experienced Traffic lawyer might be beneficial.

Most attorneys provide free consultations to potential clients. Even if you have to pay a modest charge, it will most likely be money well spent. Bring your police report and any other pertinent case materials to the meeting to get the most out of your time there. A list of prepared questions might be beneficial as well.

You are not compelled to hire an attorney you speak with. Meeting with an attorney in person is the greatest way to determine whether or not things will work out as you expect.

Our Services;

One of Australia’s leading drink-driving law firms, Our Law Firm, has a lot of expertise. Drinking and driving is a serious crime that should never be taken lightly. People still drive after drinking despite the harmful social stigma and severe punishments involved. According to data, drinking and driving cause more than 20% of all fatal collisions in NSW and almost 100 deaths per year. Because of this, the court treats such offenses severely by imposing several penalties that may later affect a person’s freedom and way of life.

We mainly focused on the following key details to ensure your safety in drunk driving cases:

• We Provide Crucial First-hand information and Advise
• We Conduct proper Investigation
• We Provide Experience in Professional Insurance Communication
• Settlement Negotiations
• Filling Lawsuit

The Defense

Our skilled traffic offense attorneys may raise the following legal defenses to deny the accusations that you engaged in a DUI offend

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The Criminal Codes Act of 1995 (Cth) outlines the conditions under which a person is not held criminally liable for specific offenses.

The Criminal Codes Act’s division 9 states 9.1: Ignorance of fact through mistake (fault elements other than negligence).

1. If a person has a mistaken belief about a fact or is ignorant of a fact at the time of conduct that constitutes the physical element of an offense, and if the existence of that mistaken belief or ignorance disproves any fault element that applies to that physical element, the person is not criminally responsible for the offense.
2. The judge of fact may take into account whether the person’s incorrect belief or ignorance was reasonable given the circumstances when evaluating whether they were unaware of or under the influence of truth.
3. Therefore, it must be established that the offense was motivated by a false belief. The inclusion of alcohol in meals or other commonplace goods, which might occasionally record a positive PCA result, is a frequent example of an honest error related to drunk driving offenses. This shows a reasonable incorrect conviction that the accused would be cleared of this specific allegation.

Drunk Driving (Alcohol Driving)

The Road Transport Act’s $ 110 defines alcohol driving as an offense. The prescribed Concentration of Alcohol must be well understood to fully comprehend the offense (PCA). PCA measures the quantity of alcohol in grams per 100 mL of blood and is sometimes referred to as a blood alcohol reading. This measurement is critical in situations involving drunk driving since a higher PCA typically entails harsher punishments. According to the classifications listed below, alcohol driving fines are applied in NSW.

PCA – 0.001 to 0.019 for Novice

PCA’s special range is 0.02 to 0.049.

Low Range: 0.05 to 0.079 for PCA

PCA midpoint: 0.08 to 0.149

PCA range: 0.150 and higher

Alcohol’s Effects while Driving (Drunk Driving)

Alcohol is one of the drugs that is used the most. It is a potent depressant that works on the central nervous system to impact both physical and mental functions. Drinking too much can cause cognitive impairment, which can affect one’s ability to assess, recall information, and respond quickly. Your ability to function and drive safely might be impacted by how long it takes for alcohol to leave your system. If someone drinks heavily in the evening, alcohol may still be present in their system the next day.

Alcohol consumption can have an impact on drivers and the driving task by slowing down reaction time, which can be important in an emergency.

• slowed thinking, making it challenging to multitask, a crucial ability required for safe driving.
• decreasing attention span and failing to see other motorists or vehicles
• resulting in decreased hearing and vision, which affects your ability to drive safely and recognize road dangers.

How Much I Can Drink? Or Is It OK to Drink a Lot?

Your BAC serves as a measure of the level of alcohol in your system. In Queensland, it is illegal to operate a vehicle if your blood alcohol level is 0.05 or above. However, some drivers, such as experienced drivers (who hold a Learners permit or provisional license) and professional drivers, must maintain a blood alcohol level of zero (such as taxi, bus, and heavy truck drivers).

According to reports, a normal drink contains 10g of alcohol. The beverages listed in the following table roughly equal one standard beverage each: