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No Conviction for 19-Year-Old Involved in Serious Collision – Dandenong Magistrates’ Court

Our 19-year-old client involved in a serious collision while driving without a licence received no conviction and only a nominal fine at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. Through strategic character evidence and youth-focused submissions highlighting the devastating impact on future employment and education, we protected his clean record despite the major crash and unlicensed driving.

  • Traffic Charge

Case Overview

Charge: Traffic charges

Client: 19-year-old client

Court Location: Dandenong

At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we recently acted for a 19-year-old male client facing serious traffic charges at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, including:

  • Driving without a licence, and
  • Being involved in a major motor vehicle collision that resulted in significant damage.

Given the seriousness of the incident and the nature of the charges, our client was at real risk of receiving a conviction, further licence disqualification, and a substantial fine.

Had a conviction been imposed, it would have had a devastating impact on his employment prospects and future university studies, particularly in industries where background checks and a clean driving record are essential.

Our team of expert traffic lawyers immediately began preparing a strong defence and mitigation strategy. We:

  • Obtained early reports supporting our client’s excellent character
  • Highlighted his youth, genuine remorse, and lack of prior offences
  • Provided detailed submissions to the court outlining the disproportionate impact a conviction would have on his future

Thanks to our preparation and advocacy, the Magistrate was persuaded to:

  • Impose only a nominal fine of a few hundred dollars
  • Record no conviction
  • Not impose any further licence disqualification

This was an outstanding result, particularly given the seriousness of the charges and the fact that our client was unlicensed at the time of the crash.

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At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we are specialists in representing young and first-time offenders across Victoria. Whether you’re charged with driving offences, drink driving, or licence-related matters, we know how to fight for your future.

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