How to Write an Apology Letter to a Judge
If you have been charged with a criminal offence and have decided to plead guilty, you may want to consider writing a letter of apology to the Judge or Magistrate. This aids your case and demonstrates a sense of genuine...
How do I Get a Sydney Interlock Device?
The alcohol interlock program was introduced in 2003 as a way to help reduce repeated drink driving offences in NSW, including in Sydney. An interlock device is fitted to the ignition of the participant’s car under the program, and the...
Can Traffic Lawyers Still Help Me If I am Pleading Guilty?
If you have been charged with a major traffic offence such as drink driving, negligent driving, reckless driving or drive whilst disqualified, you will usually be advised to seek legal advice, either from a private lawyer or an organisation such...
A Guide to NSW Speeding Offences
Speeding is a common traffic offence in NSW. Speeding offences can be detected by roadside cameras, police officers in their vehicles, and even from the air. The penalties for breaking the posted speed limit on NSW roads can range from...
What Happens if I Get A Good Behaviour Bond for Drinking And Driving?
Drink driving offences are some of the most common traffic offences in NSW. If you are convicted of a drink driving offence, you face a range of penalties, including a fine, disqualification from driving, and even a prison sentence in...
What Are The Penalties For Driving While Suspended in NSW?
Having your driving licence suspended can cause a lot of inconvenience, especially if you need to drive to work, or to drop your children off at school or need a licence for work purposes. Even the simplest of everyday things,...
Downing Centre Local Court
Our Videos and Blog post below is about the Downing Centre Local Court. The Downing Centre Local Courts are located at 143-147 Liverpool Street, Sydney, which is diagnally opposite the southern end of Hyde Park near Museum Train Station....
How to Write an Apology Letter to the Court
If you have been charged with a traffic or criminal offence, and intend to plead guilty, there are a few things you can do to help the magistrate or judge look more leniently on your case. Writing an apology letter...
What is a Habitual Offender, and Can a Drink Driving Lawyer Help?
The Habitual Offender Scheme is designed to penalise people who commit repeated serious traffic offences, such as drink driving and dangerous driving. If you are declared a habitual offender, you will face more serious penalties for subsequent drink driving offences,...
What is a Traffic Offenders Program?
If you have been charged with a traffic or drink driving offence, your traffic lawyer might suggest that you enrol in a traffic offenders program. A traffic offenders program is designed to educate drivers who have already gotten into trouble...
