Recently I represented a client who had been charged with low range PCA. He had held a licence for about 12 years and had a variety of low speed infringements but no prior major traffic offence. The client instructed me that he wish to plead guilty to the offence and wants to ‘get it all over and done with quickly’.
I represented the client at Court and made detailed submissions to the Magistrate in relation to the circumstances of the offence and the personal situation of the client. The court was concerned about the recent speeding infringements and I explained to the court that my client committed these offences after returning home from overseas to find that the speed limit in an area had been decreased. Whilst not excusing my client’s behaviour, the court accepted the explanation of the recent speeding infringements on his driving record.
The court was satisfied that the circumstances warrant a section 10 dismissal of the matter which means my client kept his licence and was avoided a criminal conviction. My client was extremely happy. He is no longer concerned about the impact of a conviction on their travel and employment, has avoided a fine and can continue to drive for work.