Our client, a woman in her early 50s and a well-respected medical professional, came to us facing serious driving-related charges. The allegations were compounded by the fact that she had a prior history of traffic offences, placing her at significant risk of:
She was understandably anxious, not only about the court outcome, but about the potential reporting obligations to AHPRA, her employer, and the reputational damage that could follow a recorded conviction.
At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we knew from the outset that protecting our client’s professional standing was just as critical as the legal result itself.
We developed a tailored legal strategy, which included:
Thanks to our thorough preparation and compelling advocacy, the Court imposed:
The Court acknowledged the gravity of her career impact, and agreed that the circumstances warranted a non-custodial, non-conviction outcome.
This result ensured that our client could retain her driver’s licence, avoid a criminal record, and continue working in her profession without mandatory reporting or disciplinary action. In many ways, the stakes were far higher than the charges alone suggested, and the result reflects how experienced legal advocacy can make all the difference.
If you’re a doctor, nurse, teacher, tradesperson, or professional facing driving or criminal charges in Victoria, you need a legal team that understands what’s at stake, your licence, your record, and your career.
At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we help professionals avoid convictions and preserve their future. We appear regularly in courts across Victoria for:
