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Dangerous Driving Lawyers Sunshine Coast, QLD

If you’re looking for a highly experienced Dangerous Driving Lawyer then Smith Criminal Law can help!

Under Queensland law, dangerous driving can be both a traffic offence and a criminal offence. Depending upon the circumstances and severity of the offence, it can lead to serious legal consequences. 

Dangerous driving involves driving in a manner or speed which gives rise to a risk to others. It can relate to inattention or failing to see another road user or pedestrian. 

Penalties include fines of up to $4000, disqualification of your driver’s licence, or up to 5 years imprisonment. In Queensland, dangerous driving is also linked to hooning laws, which means penalties could also include vehicle immobilisation or impounding. 

In serious cases where dangerous driving has resulted in a person being seriously injured or killed, the charges may be augmented to Dangerous Driving Causing Injury or Death. In such cases, and where aggravating circumstances are involved (alcohol, speed, or previous offences), penalties increase and could include up to 14 years in prison.  

It is critical to have an experienced dangerous driving lawyer on your side when facing dangerous driving charges.

Your Lawyer for Dangerous Driving Charges

When it comes to selecting legal representation, remember: experience counts. With Smith Criminal Law, you’ll know straight away that you’re in good hands. 

If you need a Dangerous Driving lawyer, our experienced team can support you every step of the way with expert legal advice and representation. 

To convict someone of a dangerous driving charge, the prosecution needs to prove their case beyond any reasonable doubt. At Smith Criminal Law our lawyers have extensive experience identifying opportunities to downgrade or minimise our client’s charges wherever possible. 

We will look at your case and establish if there are grounds to enter a plea of not guilty, or if there are grounds to appeal to the Court for leniency.

This might mean building an argument for a reduced sentence or reduced period of licence disqualification, for example. 

In every case, we use our well-honed skills in negotiation and persuasion to ensure you receive the very best representation. 

The outcomes from a dangerous driving charge can be devastating, and we understand the uncertainty that can bring.

Don’t face it alone: Smith Criminal Law are here to help.

You can rely on the experienced team at Smith Criminal Law to achieve the best possible outcome for your matter.