What do you think?

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What do you think?

Postby Dennis » August 24th, 2011, 4:17 pm

Hi, a mate got pulled up and breath tested last night in Blcktown he blew .135 .Any Idea how long he will lose his licence for? He has a clean record for the last few years.
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Re: What do you think?

Postby NSW lawyer » August 31st, 2011, 2:47 pm

He is likely to be convicted. If he is convicted he must lose his licence for at least 6 months. He can expect to lose his licence for at least 12 months unless their is good reason to reduce the automatic period of disqulification.

The court can order a section 10 for mid range but it is unlikely. If the court orders a section 10 there will be no loss of licence and no other penalty. Only 16% of offenders charged with mid range get a section 10 for mid range and the vast majority of those would have a blood concentration less than .10.

I would thing that he would get a $800 fine and 12 months off the road.

If you have anymore details i would be happy to respond further.
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