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Byron Bay Local Court – High Range DUI Involving Serious Collision

EAS Legal successfully defended a client charged with high-range drink driving following a serious motor vehicle accident. Despite strong prosecution opposition and an extremely high reading, the Court accepted our sentencing submissions and imposed a fine only with the minimum statutory licence disqualification.

  • Drink Driving

Case Overview

Charge: High range drink driving

Client: Anonymous client

Court Location: Byron Bay Local Court

At EAS Legal, we represented a client before the Byron Bay Local Court charged with High Range Drink Driving (0.185%) arising from a serious motor vehicle accident.
Given the extremely high reading and the fact that the offending involved a collision, the prosecution pressed strongly for a substantial penalty, including harsher fines and extended licence disqualification.
Our Approach
We prepared detailed sentencing submissions addressing:

  • The specific circumstances of the accident
  • The client’s personal background and insight
  • Steps taken since the incident to address the behaviour
  • The disproportionate impact of a more severe penalty
  • Despite strong opposition from the prosecution, the Court accepted our submissions and imposed:
  • A fine only, and
  • The minimum statutory licence disqualification applicable


This was an excellent outcome in circumstances where significantly harsher penalties are commonly imposed for high-range DUI matters involving accidents.
At EAS Legal we specialise in defending clients facing serious criminal charges across Australia including drink driving, assault, sexual offence allegations, domestic violence matters, and complex criminal proceedings.
We pride ourselves on strategic advocacy, thorough preparation, and achieving results that protect our clients’ freedom, reputation, and future.

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