Drink Driving Lawyers Melbourne
Being charged with drink driving is not the end of the road. Our lawyers understand exactly how these charges work, what defences are available, and how to present your case to the court in the most favourable way.
Types of Drink Driving Charges
- Low Range PCA (0.05 – 0.079)
- Mid Range PCA (0.08 – 0.149)
- High Range PCA (0.15 and above)
- Special Range PCA (learners and P-platers, 0.00)
- DUI – Drive Under the Influence
- Refuse to submit to breath/blood analysis
What Penalties Are You Facing?
Penalties depend on your BAC reading, whether it's your first offence, and your circumstances. They can include licence disqualification (3 months to 3+ years), fines, mandatory alcohol interlock, and even imprisonment for high-range offences.
Defences Available
- Challenging the accuracy of breath testing equipment
- Procedural errors by police during the test
- The "home safe" defence in some circumstances
- Honest and reasonable mistake of fact
- Necessity or emergency circumstances
Interlock Programme
In many cases we can negotiate for reduced disqualification periods with an interlock device requirement instead of a full licence loss — keeping you on the road.
Experienced Drink Driving Defence
Our lawyers have appeared at courts throughout Melbourne including Broadmeadows, Heidelberg, Sunshine, Werribee, and Melbourne CBD. We know what works in each court.
Frequently Asked Questions
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