Even a traffic offence can land you in court with a criminal conviction. Take some of the stress out of the situation with an experienced traffic lawyer taking care of you throughout the whole process. I can assess your specific situation and work hard to secure a Discharge Without Conviction or Police Diversion, retain your driver’s license, or keep your criminal record clean. Gaining a criminal conviction can close many doors in employment, travel and lifestyle opportunities, and we can work together to mitigate those consequences.

The main goal is to prevent a conviction and to avoid disqualification from driving. Many charges under the Land Transport Act 1998 carry a mandatory period of disqualification from driving. However, in certain circumstances when guilt is established, you can make an application for the disqualification to be replaced with another community-based sentence (usually community work). This outcome is important for people who have jobs or childcare commitments that require being able to drive. I can apply on your behalf for this exemption under section 94 of the Land Transport Act 1998.