At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we recently represented a young male client at the Benalla Magistrates’ Court who was facing very serious driving charges, including:
- Evading police
- Dangerous driving
- A number of other driving-related offences
Ordinarily, such charges carry a real risk of imprisonment, a criminal conviction, heavy fines, and lengthy licence disqualification. For a young person with a bright future ahead, these consequences could have been devastating.
Our legal team immediately set to work:
Through this process, we were able to secure a significant reduction in the charges before the Court.
Despite the seriousness of the initial allegations, the Court accepted our submissions and our client was sentenced to:
This result allowed our client to avoid the serious long-term consequences of a conviction and to move forward without a criminal record.
Cases involving evading police and dangerous driving are treated seriously by Victorian courts, and sentences often include convictions and licence loss. By engaging our firm, our client achieved an outcome far better than what could normally be expected in such circumstances.
Need a Driving Offence Lawyer in Benalla or Regional Victoria?
If you’re facing charges for dangerous driving, evading police, drink driving, or traffic matters, our experienced team can help. We know how to identify weaknesses in the prosecution case, negotiate effectively, and present persuasive submissions to achieve the best possible result.
