Our Senior Solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a 19-year-old man at Parramatta District Court in relation to the following charge:
Drive motor vehicle while licence suspended pursuant to s 54(3)(a) of the Road Transport Act 2013
At the time of the offence, our client was experiencing significant family issues, including his parents’ divorce and the recent death of his grandmother. With little support at home, he was driving to buy food for himself and his younger sister when police stopped him and discovered he was driving while his licence was suspended.
Our client entered a plea of guilty at Parramatta Local Court. He was convicted, fined $300 and disqualified from driving for three months.
On instructions, Nicholas prepared and lodged a Notice of Appeal in the Local Court, and the appeal was listed for hearing at Parramatta District Court.
Nicholas advised on law, procedure and evidence, submitting that the offence fell at the low end of objective seriousness. He argued our client was young, working part-time and studying full-time, and that a conviction would disproportionately impact his employment prospects. See the offence provision at Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) s 54(3)(a) and learn about licence suspension appeals.
After considering all materials and our client’s excellent prospects of rehabilitation, the District Court Judge exercised discretion and imposed a Conditional Release Order without conviction under s 9(1)(b) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999.
This case illustrates effective advocacy and preparation. The Jameson Law team cares about each client’s circumstances and works to present every matter for the best possible outcome. For help with a suspended licence or appeal, contact Jameson Law or call (02) 8806 0866.
