Traffic Offence Defence Lawyers
Facing drink driving, PCA, drug driving, speeding or licence disqualification charges? Principal Solicitor Joshua Jung can advise on your options and, where he can assist, represent you in the NSW courts.
Traffic Matters We Handle
Core Defence Lawyers represents clients in drink driving, drug driving, licence suspension, licence appeal and other traffic matters throughout NSW, subject to the circumstances and availability.
Drink Driving (PCA)
Low, mid and high range PCA charges, plus repeat offender matters requiring interlock devices.
Drug Driving
Different drug-driving offences can apply depending on the substance detected, the statutory provision and the circumstances of the driving.
Speeding Offences
Camera-detected and police pursuit speeding matters, including excessive speed charges.
Licence Disqualification
Driving whilst disqualified, suspended or cancelled licence charges.
Dangerous Driving
Dangerous and negligent driving charges, including those causing death or grievous bodily harm.
Suspension & Disqualification
Advice on licence suspension appeals, disqualification and any available statutory review or appeal pathway.
Drink Driving Defence
A drink driving conviction can affect your career, family life and independence. Joshua Jung examines the charge, testing procedure and available evidence, and advises on any legal or sentencing issue that may properly arise.
Challenge Testing Procedure
Breath analysis equipment must be properly calibrated and operated correctly.
Mistake of fact
Mistake-of-fact issues arise only in limited circumstances and depend on the particular offence and facts. A driver's belief that they were below the prescribed concentration does not, by itself, establish a defence.
Necessity or duress
A recognised legal doctrine may arise in exceptional circumstances, but its availability is highly fact-specific and should not be assumed from urgency alone.
Section 10 Dismissal
Where appropriate, the court may deal with a matter without recording a conviction; the effect on your licence and record depends on the circumstances.
Suspension Appeal
Reviewing whether an eligible licence suspension can be appealed.
Working With Us
Criminal
Practising exclusively in criminal law
Direct
Access to the Principal Solicitor
Urgent
Enquiries accepted outside business hours, subject to availability
NSW
Representation subject to the matter and availability
Understanding Traffic Penalties in NSW
Traffic offence penalties include licence disqualification, fines, and potential imprisonment for serious matters.
Low Range PCA (0.05-0.079)
Usually heard in the Local Court
Mid Range PCA (0.08-0.149)
Usually heard in the Local Court
High Range PCA (0.15+)
Usually heard in the Local Court
Drug Driving (First Offence)
Usually heard in the Local Court
Driving Whilst Disqualified
Usually heard in the Local Court
Dangerous Driving (Death)
Usually heard in the District Court
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, the applicable legislation, the jurisdiction, the objective seriousness of the conduct and the individual circumstances of each case, including whether it is a first or repeat offence. This is general information only and is not legal advice. For advice about your matter, contact the firm.
Suspension & Disqualification Advice
NSW does not generally provide a broad work-licence remedy allowing a disqualified driver to drive only for employment. The options available depend upon the type of suspension or disqualification, the legislation that applies and any available statutory review or appeal pathway.
Suspension & Disqualification
We advise on the options that may be open depending on the nature of the suspension or disqualification and the applicable legislation.
- Licence suspension appeals
- Licence disqualification advice
- Removal of eligible disqualification periods
Related Applications
Where relevant, we can also advise on interlock-related applications and reviews conducted by Transport for NSW.
- Interlock-related applications where available
- Transport for NSW review advice
- Advice on eligibility and available pathways
Discuss Your Traffic Matter
A licence matters. For an initial confidential discussion about your options, contact Principal Solicitor Joshua Jung.