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Repeat Offender

What is a Repeat Offender?

A repeat offender with respect to a driving offence, is a person whom is convicted for a second or subsequent major offence within a period of 5 years from their last offence.

What is a Major Offence?

A major offence, for the purposes of traffic matters, is defined in the Road Transport Act 2013 NSW. Amongst other major offences, a prior major offence includes a previous conviction of:

1.       Drink driving offence;

2.       Drug driving offence;

3.       Refusal or failure to submit to test, analysis or assessment;

4.       Refusal or failure to provide samples or preventing sample taking;

5.       Wilful introduction or alteration of concentration or amount of alcohol or other drugs;

6.       Negligent, furious or reckless driving;

7.       Menacing driving;

8.       Failing to stop and assist after impact causing injury;

9.       Wounding or grievous bodily harm with intent;

10.     Reckless grievous bodily harm or wounding;

11.     Injuries by furious driving;

12.     Predatory driving;

13.     Police pursuits; and/or

14.     Dangerous driving and/or navigation.

The above list is not exhaustive. For more information about your prior convictions and if there are considered a major offence, ring Antwan Lawyers now for a confidential discussion.

How Will the Court Treat My Prior Serious Office?

It is important to note that if you are a repeat offender, the Court will treat you differently. One example of this is a repeat offender is not entitled to be afforded leniency of a section 10 conviction order if they have previously been afforded a section 10 for a similar matter in the last 5 years. This means that you may have a conviction recorded against you, be subject to a period of disqualification as well as other penalties.

How Can We Help?

We understand that having a prior conviction can be daunting. We can help you with preparing your matter and making submissions to argue for a reduction of any disqualification period or any other punishment that the Court may deem fit in the circumstances. To get assistance, ring us now on 1300 268 926.