Demerit Points Reduced From Three to One for Speeding 13 km/h Over in a 60 Zone
A driver on a good behaviour condition had the demerit points for speeding 13 km/h over a 60 km/h limit reduced from three to one, with no conviction recorded and no six-month disqualification.
Tesla FSD and Self-Driving Car Accidents: Who Is Liable in Australia?
Tesla FSD (Supervised) is a driver-assistance system, so in Australia the person behind the wheel is still the driver. What happens when the system itself makes the dangerous move?
Cannabis Cultivation and Electricity Meter Charges: Two Discharges and $5,000 Compensation
Hydroponic cannabis, prescribed equipment and meter interference charges. Two discharges without conviction or further penalty, a $700 fine, and compensation of $5,000 against a claim of more than $24,000.
Suspended Sentence for Four Driving While Disqualified Offences
Four driving while disqualified charges, each a subsequent offence. The court imposed 5 months and 18 days imprisonment and suspended the whole sentence on an 18 month bond.
Police Pursuit Charge Withdrawn: Aggravated Due Care and No Conviction for a P-Plater
Charged with dangerous driving to escape a police pursuit, a young P-plater had that charge withdrawn, pleaded guilty to aggravated due care and was discharged without conviction.
Successful Licence Appeal for a Law Student Working in a Family Building Business
Talon Legal won a section 81BB provisional licence appeal for a law student who worked in his family’s building business and drove his younger siblings.
Successful Licence Appeal for a University Student, Worker and Sports Umpire
Talon Legal won a section 81BB licence appeal for a university student whose study, scholarship, part-time work and umpiring appointments could not be kept up without a car.
Drug Driving Minimum Penalty Despite Prior Traffic History
Talon Legal appeared for a client who pleaded guilty to driving with methylamphetamine in her oral fluid. Despite prior traffic history, she received the minimum fine and the shortest disqualification the Act allowed. Court costs were waived.
Successful P2 Licence Appeal Based on Family Hardship
Talon Legal won a section 81BB P2 licence appeal for a young driver whose family relied on him to drive an elderly relative and a family member with disability.
Successful Licence Appeal for a Refrigeration Mechanic Supporting Five Children
Talon Legal won a section 81BB licence appeal for a refrigeration and HVAC mechanic whose work meant early starts at changing sites with his tools, in a household with five children.
Successful Licence Appeal for a Mobile Vegetation Management Worker
Talon Legal won a section 81BB licence appeal for a vegetation management worker with an earlier drink driving record, by proving the hardship of changing worksites, family responsibilities and a tight budget.