At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we recently acted for a 66-year-old client before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, who was facing serious charges of driving whilst suspended.
Our client came before the court with a significant and lengthy criminal history, particularly for driving and traffic offences. Ordinarily, repeat offending of this nature, particularly at an older age, would place a person at real risk of further licence suspension, a recorded conviction, and in some cases, even imprisonment.
Despite the seriousness of the charge and our client’s history, our team was able to present a comprehensive case in mitigation, highlighting key personal circumstances, genuine rehabilitation efforts, and legal submissions targeted at minimising the sentencing outcome.
As a result of our carefully prepared advocacy, the matter was resolved with an exceptionally favourable outcome:
This was particularly significant given that the penalty received was less than what he had received years ago for a less serious driving offence, when he had been represented by another firm.
At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we know how important it is to protect your driver’s licence, criminal record, and livelihood, even if you’ve had previous trouble with the law. We understand the nuances of criminal law and traffic law in Victoria, and how to present your case in the most persuasive way possible.
This case is a strong example of how, with the right legal team, even repeat offenders with serious traffic matters can still achieve remarkably lenient outcomes, when their case is handled with experience, strategy, and care.
Need Help With Driving or Criminal Charges in Victoria?
Whether you’re facing drink driving, driving while suspended, or any other criminal or traffic offence, the team at Elbob & Stephenson Legal is here to help.
Based in Werribee and appearing in courts across Melbourne and regional Victoria, our lawyers are highly experienced in achieving exceptional results for clients—no matter how complex their history may be.
