Sydney Drink Driving Lawyers are specialists in handling drink driving matters, our drink driving lawyers routinely appear in all NSW courts representing clients charged with drink driving, driving under the influence (DUI). If you have been charged with a drink driving offence then call our office today 02 9261 8640. We are experts in the field of drink driving law and can help you achieve the best outcome in your case.
If you have a drink driving matter listed at court, please call our office and one of our experienced lawyers will return your call to discuss how we can help you.
Why engage a drink driving lawyer in relation to drink driving charges?
Court can be an intimidating place, particularly for the unrepresented or first time defendant. The court staff, prosecutors and magistrates are all unfamiliar. That is why it is so important to engage lawyers who have experience representing clients charged with drink driving and DUI charges at a Court where you must attend.
Drink driving law is complex. You could be walking into a hornet’s nest and not be aware until it is too late. We have represented hundreds of clients in the NSW Courts. Don’t make the mistake to represent yourself or engage inexperienced lawyers at the first instance.
Offence | First offence (Within 5 years) Maximum penalties |
Second offence (Previously convicted of offence within 5 years) Maximum penalties |
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High Range PCA
0.15 and over |
Fine: $3,300 Imprisonment: 18 mths s. 110 (5) |
ADP: 3 yrs MDP: 12 mths s. 205 (2) |
Fine: $5,500 Imprisonment: 2 yrs s. 110 (5) |
ADP: 5 yrs MDP: 2 yrs s. 205 (3) |
Mid Range PCA
0.08 – under 0.15 |
Fine: $2,200 Imprisonment: 9 mths s. 110 (4) |
ADP: 12 mths MDP: 6 mths s. 205 (2) |
Fine: $3,300 Imprisonment: 12 mths s. 110 (4) |
ADP: 3 yrs MDP: 12 mths s. 205 (3) |
Low Range PCA
0.05 – under 0.08 |
Fine: $1,100 Imprisonment: nil s. 110 93) |
ADP: 6 mths MDP: 3 mths s. 205 (2) |
Fine: $2,200 Imprisonment: nil s. 110 (3) |
ADP: 12 mths MDP: 6 mths s. 205 (3) |
Special Range PCA0.02 – under 0.05 | Fine: $1,100 Imprisonment: nil s. 110 (2) |
ADP: 6 mths MDP: 3 mths s. 205 (2) |
Fine: $2,200 Imprisonment: nil s. 110 (2) |
ADP: 12 mths MDP: 6 mths s. 205 (3) |
Novice Range PCA
0.00 -under 0.02 |
Fine: $1,100 Imprisonment: nil s. 110 (1) |
ADP: 6 mths MDP: 3 mths s. 205 (2) |
Fine: $2,200 Imprisonment: nil s. 110 (1) |
ADP: 12 mths MDP: 6 mths s. 205 (3) |
Driving under the influence | Fine: $2,200 Imprisonment: 9 mths s. 112 (1) |
ADP: 12 mths MDP: 6 mths s. 205 (2) |
Fine: $3,300 Imprisonment: 12 mths s. 112 (1) |
ADP: 3 yrs MDP: 12 mths s. 205 (3) |
Refuse Breath Test | Fine: $1,100 Imprisonment: nil Schedule 3, Cl 16(1) |
No ADP or MDP. Court may disqualify as it sees fit. | ||
Refuse Breath Analysis | Fine: $3,300 Imprisonment: 18 mths Schedule 3, Cl 16(1) |
ADP: 3 yrs MDP: 12 mths s. 205 (2) |
Fine: $5,500 Imprisonment: 24 mths Schedule 3, Cl 16(1) |
ADP: 5 yrs MDP: 2 years s. 205 (3) |
Drive DisqualifiedSuspended or Cancelled |
Fine: $3,300 Imprisonment: 18 mths s. 54 (1), (3), (4) |
ADP: 12 mths s. 54 (9)Additional disqualification period as court sees fit. |
Fine: $5,500 Imprisonment: 2 yrs s. 54 (1), (3), (4) |
ADP: 2 yrs s. 54 (9)Additional disqualification period as court sees fit. |
If you have been charged with drink driving or drug driving, please contact our Sydney office today. 02 9261 8640