Traffic Offences FAQs
Date: March 18, 2011
Speeding
General (more info)
Q. What impact does a conviction have on my employment prospects?
A. To name a few, having a conviction; disentitles you to public office; it prevents you from holding a licence where the licensee must be of good fame and character; applying for registration as a medical professional or being employed in the public service.
Q. I have been charged with stealing from my employer. Is this serious and do I need the services of a lawyer?
A. Yes. Section 117 of the NSW Crimes Act provides that where a person commits larceny they are liable to imprisonment for a period of five years. Alternatively these matters may be dealt with summarily and although the penalties are less they are serious and they can involve both imprisonment and a fine.
Q. What happens if I use a toy pistol to intimidate people or use one in a crime?
A. A toy pistol in circumstances such as this amounts to an offensive weapon carrying up to a 14 year gaol term.
Q. I made a claim for youth allowance whilst at the same time working casually at a local retail store and now I have been summonsed to appear in the local court to answer charges that I obtained the benefit by deception from a commonwealth entity. Is there anything you can do for me?
A. Yes. The first thing is to obtain all the relevant background information. The second is that if money was obtained then full reparation needs to be made as soon as possible. Thirdly you need to avoid making any admissions to anyone as social security fraud is considered and dealt with as a serious breach of the criminal law.
