Drive Whilst Disqualfied - breach of good behaviour bond - guilty plea - local penalties - suspended sentence - habitual offender declaration

Published 11 Dec 2011

Nyman Gibson Stewart Criminal Lawyers

Traffic matter - traffic lawyers Sydney and Parramatta Offices

Gosford Local Court

Represented by solicitor: Robert Hoyles

Facts: Our client was charged with his 3^rd Drive Whilst Disqualified within 7 months, including the breach of a good behaviour bond.  He was at substantial risk of being imprisoned for 2 years with a mandatory minimum disqualification period of 2 years and an additional period of 5 years disqualification by way of habitual offender declaration.

Result:  The Magistrate imposed a suspended gaol sentence, quashed the habitual offender declaration and he left the court that afternoon.