At EAS Legal, we recently represented a 31-year-old male client before the Wyndham Magistrates’ Court who was facing serious driving-related charges, including a hit and run incident involving a pedestrian.
The allegations were significant. It was alleged that our client had been involved in a collision which resulted in a pedestrian being taken to hospital. Compounding the seriousness of the matter, our client was:
Given these factors, the matter was clearly within the range where the Court could impose a significant penalty, including further licence disqualification and potentially more serious sentencing outcomes.
Our Approach
Our office approached the matter strategically, focusing on minimising the long-term impact on our client while addressing the seriousness of the allegations.
We prepared detailed submissions addressing:
We emphasised that while the offending was serious, the purposes of sentencing could be achieved without imposing further restrictions that would significantly impact our client’s ability to move forward.
The Outcome
Following our submissions, the Court ultimately imposed:
Good Behaviour Bond
No further licence loss
This was an excellent outcome, particularly given the seriousness of the incident, the involvement of a pedestrian, and our client’s prior history.
Why This Result Matters
Matters involving hit and run incidents, especially where a pedestrian is injured, are treated very seriously by the courts. When combined with prior offending and non-compliance with licence conditions, the risk of harsh penalties significantly increases.
Securing a non-custodial outcome with no further licence loss in these circumstances demonstrates the importance of:
- Strategic preparation
- Strong sentencing advocacy
- Experienced criminal and traffic defence representation
Facing Serious Driving Charges?
If you are facing serious traffic or criminal charges, early legal advice can make a critical difference to your outcome.
EAS Legal regularly represents clients in complex and high-risk driving matters across Victoria.
