Fixed Fee starting from $2200
An experienced traffic lawyer who deals with your type of matter will usually cost between $2200 to $5500 depending on the unique circumstances of your case and whether or not you intend on pleading guilty or not guilty.
At Istifan defence lawyers we offer Fixed Fees and advise you of the cost from the initial consultation so you are aware of what your matter will cost without any concern of ‘hidden costs or an increase of fees.
Defending Your Rights to Drive
Charged with drink driving?
A non-conviction may keep your licence - free case assessment today
Drink Driving is a serious offence in New South Wales and is contained within section 110 of the Road Transport Act 2013, the specific category of Drink Driving you fall under is dictated by your Blood Alcohol Concentration and the type of Licence you hold.
What are the Categories of Drink Driving?
- Novice range is a reading of 0.00 to 0.019
- Special range is a reading of 0.020 to 0.049
- Low range is a reading of 0 .050 to 0.079
- Mid-range is a reading of 0.080 to 0.149
- High range is a reading of 0.150 and highe
What Penalty will you receive for Drink Driving?
The penalties for drink driving depend on a range of factors, including:
- The type of offence (Low Range, Mid-Range etc)
- Whether it is your first or subsequent offence
- Your traffic and criminal history
- Whether there were aggravating circumstances
- Whether you have any mitigating circumstances
Why Choose us?
At Istifan Defence Lawyers you are guaranteed to have our Principal Lawyer working on and appearing in your case.
Our Principal Lawyer Alex Istifan has appeared in all courts within NSW including the Local, District, Supreme and the Criminal Cour of Appeal, has appeared on multiple news platforms such as 9 News, Daily telegraph, News Co, Sky News, Herald sun and many more.
He has also been recognised as one of the Best Criminal Lawyers is Parramatta, has an outstanding track record across NSW.
- Explaining the charges and court process
- Reviewing the police evidence
- Advising on possible defences
- Preparing sentencing material where appropriate
- Representing clients in court
- Seeking to minimise penalties wherever possible
We understand that many clients have never been before a court and are looking for clear, practical advice throughout the process, If you are charged with a Drink Driving offence contact us today for a free consultation.
Possible penalties include:
- Fines
- Licence disqualification
- Mandatory alcohol interlock orders
- Community correction orders
- Conditional release orders
- Non Conviction penalties
- Imprisonment for more serious or repeat offences
Every matter is assessed individually by the court and at Istifan defence lawyers we will guide you and put your best case forward to achieve the best possible outcome.
For the specific maximum penalties see the table below.
Our principal Lawyer Alex Istifan has secured multiple Non-Convictions across a range of Driving Matters across NSW including Drink Driving, meaning that the court did not disqualify, fine or convict his clients.
Do I have to plead guilty to a Drink Driving Charge?
No, Not every drink driving charge results In a finding of guilt.
Depending on the circumstances, there may be legal issues concerning:
- The legality of the police stop
- Breath testing procedures
- Breath analysis procedures
- The reliability of testing equipment
- Identification of the driver
Police are required to prove every element of the offence; At Istifan defence lawyers we can review the evidence and advise whether any legal defences may be available.
Matters we deal with on a regular basis:
- High Range Drink Driving
- Mid-Range Drink Driving
- Driving while Suspended/Disqualified
- Refusing /Failing to provide Breath analysis
- Refusing/Failing to provide Oral fluid sample
- Licence Suspension appeals (Police and Transport for NSW)
Traffic Lawyer with recognised achievements:
- Non conviction outcomes
- Avoiding disqualifications
- Avoiding Fines
- Avoiding Imprisonment
- Avoiding suspensions
Penalties for Drink Driving
BAC Range | Max Fine | DQ Period | Interlock | Imprisonment |
Novice | $2200 | Automatic: 6 M Minimum: 3 M | N/A | N/A |
Special | $2200
| Automatic: 6 M Minimum: 3 M
| N/A | N/A |
Low | $2200
| Automatic: 6 M Minimum: 3 M
| N/A | N/A |
Mid | $2200
| Automatic: 6 M Minimum: 3 M
| 12 M | 9 M |
High | $3300 | Automatic: 9 M Minimum: 6 M
| 24 M | 18 M |
Second offence
BAC Range | Max Fine | DQ Period | Interlock | Imprisonment |
Novice | $3300 | Automatic: 3M Minimum: 1 M
| 12 M
| N/A
|
Special | $3300
| Automatic: 3M Minimum: 1 M
| 12 M
| N/A
|
Low | $3300
| Automatic: 3M Minimum: 1 M
| 12 M
| N/A
|
Mid | $3300
| Automatic: 9M Minimum: 6 M
| 24 M
| 12 M |
High | $5500 | Automatic:12M Minimum: 9 M
| 48 M
| 24 M |
Our Results
Below are a handful of some of the results our principal had achieved
DRINK DRIVING - Non Conviction achieved for Mid-Range Drink Driving
This client spoke to our principal Lawyer Alex Istifan when she was charged with Mid-range Drink Driving, stressed and concerned about the fact that she had her licence immediately suspended and had never been to court before.
Alex Istifan explained the court process to her advising her of the various outcomes and options available, what needed to be done in order to best prepare her case to increase the chances of achieving a non-conviction outcome.
In court Mr. Istifan presented all the critical evidence he had collated and made persuasive arguments in court seeking that the matter be dealt with by way of a non-conviction order.
The court ultimately agreed and dealt with the matter by way of Conditional Release order without conviction, meaning that the client did not receive any fine, disqualification or conviction.
DRIVE WHILE SUSPENDED - Client with Traffic Record Avoids Conviction for Driving while Suspended
Our client is a 64-year-old Forklift driver who was charged with Driving while Suspended, He contacted our office after she received a court attendance notice for the offence; concerned as he was unfamiliar with the process our principal lawyer Mr. Istifan explained the process to him at length advising him of what needed to be done in order to increase the chances of achieving the clients goal, being a non-conviction.
In the lead up to court, we worked closely with the client preparing critical documents to present to the Judge on the day in court, while also preparing well though submissions in order to persuade the court to deal with the matter by way of a non-conviction.
In court on the day Mr. Istifan presented and the material and made length submissions, ultimately the court agreed to deal with the matter without recording a conviction, meaning that the client did not receive any fine, disqualification or conviction.
LICENCE APPEAL – Court allows appeal client suspension reduced from 3 months to 0 days
Our client is a 25-year-old student who was facing a licence suspension by Transport for NSW; He contacted our office and spoke to our Principal Alex istifan who advised him of his options and how to best prepare his appeal.
In the lead up to the court date Mr. Istifan and the client worked together to prepare a bundle of concise but persuasive documents to present to the court at the appeal, all while our principal was also preparing the critical submissions needed to best present our clients case.
In court on the day of the appeal we made lengthy submissions and tendered the bundle of documents, ultimately after reviewing the material and hearing our submission the court allowed the appeal in full meaning that our client who was initially facing 3 months of the road was now not required to serve even a single day of his suspension.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES – Strong negotiations with prosecution lead to client who was facing multiple serious DV offences leaving court without a conviction.
Our client was a 19-year-old man who was charged with a multitude of serious offences including; Assault/s, Intimidations, destroying property and driving while suspended, He contacted our office and spoke to Mr. Istifan who advised him of his options and what the best strategy would be to achieve his goals after carefully listening to the clients’ instructions.
The client put his trust in Istifan Defence Lawyers and on the court date after lengthy negotiations between Mr. Istifan and the prosecution police agreed to withdraw a portion of the charges and the remaining charges proceeded to sentencing.
Mr. Istifan tendered a bundle of subjective material and made lengthy submissions urging eh court to not record a conviction, ultimately the court agreed and dealt with the matter without recording a conviction, meaning that the client did not receive any fine, disqualification or criminal conviction.