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Victoria

No Licence Loss or Criminal Record After Serious Crash – Dandenong Magistrates’ Court

Our young client involved in a serious single-vehicle rollover crash avoided all penalties including licence loss and criminal record at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court through successful diversion. Despite facing dangerous driving charges with potential jail time, strategic early intervention and charge negotiations secured complete protection of his future.

  • Dangerous Driving
  • |
  • Traffic Charge

Case Overview

Charge: Trafic Offences including dangerous driving

Client: Male in their twenties

Court Location: Dandenong Magistrates’ Court

Our young male client appeared before the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court following a serious single-vehicle accident on a busy metropolitan road. The crash was significant—his vehicle had rolled multiple times, drawing immediate police and emergency response. Fortunately, there were no other vehicles involved, and our client suffered only minor injuries.

Despite this, our client was charged with serious traffic offences, including dangerous driving, which carry the risk of a criminal conviction, lengthy licence disqualification, and even jail time.

Recognising the potential consequences for our client’s career, education, and future, Elbob & Stephenson Legal took immediate and strategic action. We:

  • Reviewed the police brief in detail and identified several factual and legal issues with the way the charges had been framed
  • Engaged in early discussions with police prosecutors and made persuasive representations for the charges to be downgraded to a more appropriate lesser offence
  • Gathered evidence showing our client’s remorse, insight, clean history, and active steps taken post-incident, including participation in road safety education
  • Argued that the matter was suitable for a Diversion Program, which allows first-time offenders to avoid a criminal record if accepted by the Court

The Court ultimately agreed that diversion was appropriate.

The result?

  • No licence loss
  • No criminal record
  • No conviction recorded

Our client was able to walk away with his future intact—and a serious lesson learned.

Charged after a traffic accident? Even if the situation seems dire, early and experienced legal intervention can change the outcome entirely.

At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we fight for second chances. We help clients protect their records, their livelihoods, and their futures—even after a serious incident.

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