Our client found himself facing the court’s highest sentencing bracket after being caught driving 65 mph in a 30 mph zone. The position was that given the extreme speed – more than double the legal limit – he faced an immediate risk of a high disqualification period, which would completely disrupt his livelihood and other personal circumstances such as being the emergency carer for his elderly parents.
The firm conducted a thorough review of the case and prepared a detailed mitigation strategy centred around the client’s exceptional background. We presented evidence of his prompt guilty plea, deep remorse, and an entirely clean driving record spanning 41 years with no prior offences. Furthermore, we highlighted his crucial role as the only local family member available to assist his vulnerable parents in medical emergencies.
While the Magistrates ultimately used their discretion to impose a 40-day disqualification, this was an exceptionally positive outcome. For a speed of 65 mph in a 30 mph zone, the official sentencing guidelines state that when a driver is “grossly in excess” of the limit, the court should consider a disqualification exceeding 56 days. By presenting a compelling case for mitigation, our dedicated representation successfully restricted the ban to just 40 days, beating the standard guideline minimum, and ensuring he could return to the road in just a matter of weeks.