Charged with drink driving in NSW? Golottas Solicitors provides experienced drink driving advice and court representation from our Wetherill Park office, assisting clients across Sydney.
Our lawyers can help you understand the charge, licence consequences, court process and the legal options available based on your circumstances.
Being charged with drink driving can put your licence, employment and independence at risk. Depending on the charge and your circumstances, you may face an immediate licence suspension, court proceedings, fines, licence disqualification, an alcohol interlock requirement or, for more serious offences, imprisonment.
Golottas Solicitors provides experienced drink driving advice and court representation to clients across Sydney from our Wetherill Park office. We assist with low, mid and high range PCA charges, driving under the influence, breath analysis offences and related licence matters.
Our drink driving lawyers can review the charge, explain the potential consequences and help you understand the options available before your matter progresses.
Drink driving charges in NSW can vary significantly depending on your blood alcohol concentration, licence type, previous offences and the circumstances surrounding the incident. Golottas Solicitors provides advice and representation for a broad range of drink driving matters across Sydney.
Our lawyers can review the charge, explain the potential consequences for your licence and help you understand the legal options available before your matter progresses.
We can advise you about immediate licence suspensions, court-ordered disqualification, alcohol interlock requirements and any available options relating to your licence.
Our lawyers can prepare your matter and represent you in court, whether you are entering a plea, defending a charge or seeking the best available outcome based on your circumstances.
A drink driving charge can affect your licence, employment and ability to get around. Golottas Solicitors combines decades of legal experience with practical advice and experienced court advocacy, helping clients understand their options and prepare properly for what comes next.
Golottas Solicitors has been assisting clients for more than four decades, bringing extensive legal knowledge and practical judgement to every matter.
Our lawyers have substantial experience appearing before NSW courts and understand the preparation required for matters involving licence consequences and court proceedings.
We explain the charge, potential consequences and available options in straightforward language so you can make informed decisions about your matter.
Based in Wetherill Park, Golottas Solicitors assists clients across Sydney and represents matters before Local Courts throughout the region.
Solicitor Director
With more than 45 years of legal experience, Ross Golotta is the Solicitor Director of Golottas Solicitors and one of the longest-serving legal practitioners in the Fairfield area. His decades in practice provide clients with the benefit of extensive legal knowledge, practical judgement and a strong understanding of the local community and court environment.
Solicitor
Following in his father’s footsteps, David Golotta has been practising law for approximately 20 years and has developed extensive experience as an advocate. David has appeared in courts ranging from the Local Court through to the High Court, bringing substantial courtroom experience and a practical approach to the preparation and conduct of legal matters.
We guide you through each stage of your matter, from reviewing the charge and licence consequences through to preparing your case and representing you in court.
We review your Court Attendance Notice, BAC reading, police material and current licence status.
We explain the charge, potential penalties and whether you may have grounds to defend the allegation.
We gather relevant material and prepare submissions, evidence and supporting documents for your matter.
Depending on your circumstances, we prepare your matter for a plea, defended hearing or other appropriate application.
We appear with you and advocate for the best available outcome based on your circumstances.
The consequences of a drink driving charge depend on factors including your blood alcohol concentration, licence type, previous offences and the circumstances of the alleged offence. NSW law separates prescribed concentration of alcohol offences into several PCA ranges.
| PCA Range | Blood Alcohol Concentration |
|---|---|
| Novice Range PCA | Above the permitted zero alcohol limit |
| Special Range PCA | 0.02 – 0.049 |
| Low Range PCA | 0.05 – 0.079 |
| Mid Range PCA | 0.08 – 0.149 |
| High Range PCA | 0.15 and above |
Based in Wetherill Park, Golottas Solicitors represents clients facing drink driving charges at Local Courts across Sydney. Our lawyers can assist with PCA matters, licence suspensions, court appearances and related driving offences.
What happens next depends on the type of charge, your BAC reading, licence status and previous driving history. You may receive a Court Attendance Notice, have your licence suspended and be required to appear before a Local Court. Getting legal advice early can help you understand the charge, the evidence and the options available before your court date.
A drink driving offence can result in immediate licence suspension, court-ordered disqualification or both. The consequences depend on the PCA range, whether it is a first or subsequent offence and the circumstances of the matter. Mid and high range PCA offences can involve immediate suspension until the case is dealt with by the court.
NSW drink driving offences are divided into different prescribed concentration of alcohol ranges. Low range PCA is generally 0.05 to 0.079, mid range PCA is 0.08 to 0.149, and high range PCA is 0.15 or above. Different penalties and licence consequences can apply to each range.
In some circumstances, a court may have discretion to deal with an offence without recording a conviction. Whether this is available or appropriate depends on the facts of the case, your driving and criminal history, the seriousness of the offence and other relevant circumstances. Legal advice should be obtained before relying on any particular outcome.
You are not legally required to have a lawyer, but getting advice can help you understand the charge, possible penalties, licence consequences and how to prepare for court. This can be particularly important where your licence affects your employment, family responsibilities or ability to travel.
Some drink driving offences are subject to mandatory alcohol interlock orders, including many mid range, high range, DUI and repeat offences. The exact requirements depend on the offence and your history. A lawyer can explain whether the interlock program is likely to apply in your circumstances.
Learn more about drink driving penalties, licence suspension, the court process and related traffic law matters in our practical legal guides.
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