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Melbourne Magistrates’ Court – No Conviction for High Range DUI and Collision

EAS Legal represented a 43-year-old client charged with drink driving and causing a vehicle collision, although the severity of the charges, EAS Legal secured no conviction recorded and only a fine.

Drink Driving | DUI | Collision
  • Drink Driving

Case Overview

Melbourne Magistrates Court 

Charge: Drink Driving

Client: 43-year-old male client

At EAS Legal, we recently represented a 43-year-old male client before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court who was charged with:

  • Very high-range drink driving (DUI), and
  • Causing a motor vehicle collision

These are serious offences that are treated firmly by the courts, particularly where there is a high alcohol reading and an accident involved. At the outset, the Prosecution sought more serious charges and submitted that a Community Corrections Order (CCO) was appropriate.

Our client was therefore facing the real prospect of a significant penalty and a recorded conviction.

Our Approach

Our office took a strategic and proactive approach to the matter.

We:

  • Conducted a detailed review of the prosecution material
  • Engaged in discussions to address the way the matter was being prosecuted
  • Prepared comprehensive sentencing submissions focused on our client’s personal circumstances and rehabilitation
  • Emphasised why a more lenient, non-conviction outcome was appropriate despite the seriousness of the offending

Our focus was on ensuring the Court had a clear understanding of the full context of the matter.

The Outcome

Following our submissions, the Court ultimately imposed:

  • A fine only
  • No conviction recorded

This was an excellent outcome, particularly given:

  • The Prosecution’s push for more serious charges and a CCO
  • The very high alcohol reading
  • The involvement of a collision

Why This Result Matters

High-range drink driving matters involving accidents often result in convictions and more severe penalties.

Securing a non-conviction outcome in these circumstances highlights:

  • Strategic case preparation
  • Effective negotiation with the prosecution
  • Strong sentencing advocacy

Facing Drink Driving Charges?

If you are facing drink driving or serious traffic offences, early legal advice can make a significant difference to your outcome.

EAS Legal regularly represents clients in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court and across Victoria.

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