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Case Study – No Conviction for High-Range Drink Driving: Better Outcome Despite Worse Record | Dandenong Court

Our client facing kidnapping and false imprisonment charges had the kidnapping charge completely withdrawn and avoided jail time for the remaining charge through strategic legal advocacy. By identifying critical evidence weaknesses and presenting alternative explanations, we transformed charges carrying mandatory imprisonment into a non-custodial sentence that protected our client’s freedom.

  • Drink Driving

Case Overview

Charge: Drink Driving Charge

Client: 33-year-old client

Court Location: Dandenong Magistrates’ Court

Our 33-year-old client appeared before the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court charged with a series of serious traffic offences, including:

  • High-range drink driving
  • Driving while suspended
  • Multiple road safety and licence-related offences

To make matters worse, our client came before the Court with a significant prior history, including previous convictions for similar offending. Based on his record and the seriousness of the new charges, he was facing a real prospect of a criminal conviction, further licence loss, and potentially even more serious penalties.

Recognising what was at stake, our client turned to Elbob & Stephenson Legal for guidance and representation.

Our Strategic Approach

We worked closely with the client to:

  • Obtain compelling personal material including references and evidence of his commitment to rehabilitation and responsible driving
  • Prepare detailed sentencing submissions focusing on his progress since the incident, including alcohol counselling and employment stability
  • Emphasise the disproportionate impact that a conviction would have on his work and long-term licensing eligibility
  • Argue that despite his history, this matter warranted a fresh opportunity to address his behaviour without the burden of another conviction

Thanks to our strong advocacy and preparation, the Court was persuaded to impose:

  • A fine without conviction
  • A sentence that was less severe than the one he received for his previous offence, despite the current charges being more serious

What makes this case truly remarkable is that our client received a more favourable outcome this time around, despite having a worse record and more serious charges. This is a direct result of the work done by our team at Elbob & Stephenson Legal, proving that the right legal representation makes all the difference.

Don’t face court alone. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been down this road before, our experienced team can help you achieve the best possible outcome. We appear regularly at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, and across Victoria, representing clients in drink driving, traffic law, and criminal defence matters.

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