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Peter O'Brien (with his superb team) have been a phenomenal blessing to me. He believed me, supported me, and undertook extensive detective work and archive research in the preparation of my case culminating in an legal precedent that will be referred to by future court decisions.
It has been a stressful 9 years from beginning to end and Peter was steadfast the entire time.
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I recently had the pleasure of working with O'Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors and cannot recommend them highly enough. Their legal expertise and dedication to their clients are unmatched. From the moment I contacted them, they provided me with outstanding support and guidance.
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As a client of O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors, I am extremely satisfied with the services provided by Tim Rayner and the entire team. From the initial consultation to the final resolution of my legal matter, I have been impressed with the level of professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail demonstrated by everyone involved.
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I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to my Solicitor Elliot and Obrien legal team for providing exceptional legal representation and winning my case within a remarkably short period of time.
Elliot's dedication, legal expertise, and unwavering commitment were evident from the beginning. He swiftly and skillfully navigated through the complexities of my case, leaving no stone unturned. His strategic approach and attention to detail were truly impressive.
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I am so glad someone took the time to recommend Peter O'Brien and his team to me.
Very professional in the way they treated my legal matter while genuinely caring about getting me the best outcome possible and how I was affected by the proceedings.
Well done Peter, Brian and the rest of the team.
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I found all people that worked on my case with at O'Brien's very easy to deal with, they put in the extra effort to make me feel comfortable, I can only praise the firm and people involved with O'Brien's. Not only was the outcome fantastic, my appreciation for the help and kindness from O'Brien's is a credit to all.
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We had wonderful representation from Wilson Tighe at O'Brien's, who was highly professional and empathetic and brought his attention and experience to our case during a time that was stressful for us. We very much appreciated his caring approach and attention to detail and would not hesitate to work with him again. His relationships with other stakeholders during our appeal hearing was also invaluable.
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Drink driving lawyers in Sydney
O’Brien Solicitors are specialist drink driving lawyers and traffic offence lawyers in Sydney, NSW.
Facing drink driving charges is incredibly stressful. Furthermore, a drink driving conviction can result in:
- A fine,
- The disqualification of your licence
- And possibly a jail sentence for serious offences.
Penalties for drink driving offences will depend on a range of factors
Drink driving laws can be difficult to navigate. Also, the penalties that magistrates impose will depend on a range of factors such as:
- The concentration of alcohol found in your system and,
- Whether it is your first offence.
Drink driving offences
The range of drink driving offences are wide. For example;
- Novice range PCA (Prescribed Content of Alcohol) drink driving;
- Low range PCA drink driving;
- Special range PCA drink driving;
- Mid range PCA drink driving;
- High range PA drink driving; and
- Driving under the influence (DUI).
Defence against drink driving: Section 10
Regardless of the seriousness of your drink driving charge, the court has the ability to dismiss the charges. However, this may take effect under section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure Act) or section 32 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act. With a section 10, a guilty plea is necessary.
Regardless, if police charged you with a drink driving offence and you intend to plead guilty, speak to us to today. We can discuss the prospects of getting a section 10 for you.
Read our full factsheet on drink driving offences here.
I can’t afford to lose my licence. I need a drink driving lawyer in Sydney.
Our drink driving lawyers give you simple and honest advice about the penalties and risk of licence disqualification. We also advise you on the appropriateness of traffic offenders programs and other avenues. Consequently, these may reduce the penalty arising from a breach of traffic law. For example, in the case of AL we helped the client in getting the charges dismissed without recording a conviction.
Need a drink driving lawyer in Sydney?
Contact O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors on (02) 9261 4281 for a free initial consultation with one of our Sydney drink driving lawyers. Alternatively, send us a message through our contact form.
See our Case Studies for drink driving charges.
How we Can Help
O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors is a full-service criminal defence law firm. That means that we provide legal advice on criminal law. However, after the completion of your criminal case, we can also continue to represent you in your civil matter. That is, if one exists. We represented many clients in their criminal matters and then assisted them in making a civil claim. For example, a claim against the police for unlawful arrest and false imprisonment, or suing a publisher for defamation.
Your first consultation with one of our drink driving lawyers is free. This is your opportunity to speak to us about your case. Also it’s a time for us to discuss with you what your options are. If you choose to proceed with our services we will provide you with a cost agreement that sets out your legal fees.
O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors provides cost-effective and professional legal advice compared with other law firms. In some instances, we offer reduced fees or pro bono services at the discretion of our Principal. Additionally, we also assist you in applying for Legal Aid if you are eligible. Speak to us about your concerns regarding your ability to pay your legal fees. Then, we can discuss the possibility of accommodating your circumstances.
Our criminal lawyers handle cases in courts across NSW at Local Courts, District Courts and the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal. We have a wealth of experience in assisting clients with bail applications, trials, sentencing hearings and appeals to name a few.
Our team includes Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law.
Specialist Accreditation is a structured peer to peer assessment process to recognise legal practitioners for their expertise. For accreditation, specialists must pass a series of meticulous assessments on both legal knowledge and its application in practice. To retain their accreditation specialists must undertake significant additional professional development in their area of expertise each year.
Finally, our solicitors use a trauma-informed lawyering approach when interacting with our clients. We understand that you have dealt with traumatic events. Engaging with authorities and courts is a stressful experience that might re-traumatise you. For this reason, we are sensitive to your mental and emotional needs and will assist you in an appropriate manner.
Read more about our thoughts on trauma-informed lawyering.
