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Case Study – No Conviction for Driving Whilst Suspended: 20-Year-Old Avoids Criminal Record | Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court

Our 20-year-old client charged with driving whilst suspended over 18 months avoided conviction and further licence loss at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court, receiving only a modest fine. Through strategic advocacy highlighting his youth and rehabilitation efforts, we protected his clean record and future employment prospects.

  • Driving Whilst Suspended

Case Overview

Moorabbin Justice Centre 

Charge: Driving Whilst Suspended

Client: 20-year-old client

No Conviction or Further Licence Loss for Driving Whilst Suspended – Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court

Our 20-year-old client appeared before the Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court facing a serious driving offence—Driving Whilst Suspended—which occurred over an extended period of approximately 18 months.

Given the length of the offending, our client was at real risk of receiving a criminal conviction, further licence disqualification, and a heavier fine. These consequences would have significantly impacted his employment prospects and long-term future.

Despite his young age, the case was treated seriously by the Court due to the repeated nature of the conduct and the ongoing disregard for previous licence suspension orders.

After engaging Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we quickly took steps to:

  • Prepare comprehensive submissions focused on our client’s youth, limited criminal history, and genuine remorse
  • Obtain documentation showing his attempts to regain his licence and comply with all legal requirements going forward
  • Present evidence of the significant impact a conviction or further suspension would have on his current employment and education opportunities
  • Emphasise that our client had taken full responsibility for his actions and demonstrated real insight and behavioural change

At the sentencing hearing, we successfully persuaded the Court that our client’s age and proactive steps toward rehabilitation warranted a lenient and rehabilitative outcome.

The Magistrate agreed and imposed:

  • No conviction
  • No further licence disqualification
  • A modest fine, allowing our client to move forward with a clean record

Charged with driving whilst suspended? Even if the offence spans a long period, you may still be able to avoid a conviction and protect your future—with the right legal advice.

At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we’re committed to helping young people get their lives back on track after a misstep. Our experienced traffic lawyers will work tirelessly to achieve the best outcome possible..

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