DUI
In Victoria, drink driving charges are referred to as Driving under the Influence, or DUI. The penalties for DUI are some of the toughest drink driving penalties in Australia and can result in heavy fines and loss of licence and, for the most serious offenders, possible imprisonment.
To be charged with DUI, a driver has to register a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.05 grams (or more) of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. Professional drivers, probationary and learner drivers, and people who have previously been charged with DUI or any drink driving offence - have a BAC limit of zero.
This page outlines the charge of DUI – Driving under the Influence, disqualification periods and how LAC Lawyers can help in getting the best possible outcome. To speak with an experienced DUI Lawyer in Melbourne, call 1300 734 638.
License disqualification periods for DUI:
Unless the driver successfully defends the DUI charge, his license will be suspended for a period of time based on a number of factors, including:
- Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
- Type of license held (Learner, Provisional, Professional)
- First offence or subsequent offence
Authorities can immediately suspend your licence or in certain situations such as full licence holders with a BAC of .10 or more, and repeat offenders. This suspension may continue until the matter is heard in court.
For more information about the penalties for DUI and other Drink Driving related charges, please visit Drink Driving Penalties in VIC.
If you have been charged with DUI, contact LAC Lawyers in Melbourne on 1300 734 638 to achieve the best possible outcome.
Defending DUI charges in court:
Engaging an experienced DUI Lawyer to represent you in court will always help to achieve the best possible outcome.
The Courts take drink driving and DUI charges very seriously and often the punishment can be severe for what is more often than not, an error of judgement by the driver.
To ensure you get the best possible outcome for your DUI charge, call LAC Lawyers in Melbourne on 1300 734 638.
Experienced DUI Lawyers
Our DUI Lawyers are highly experienced in representing drivers charged with DUI and other drink driving related offences.
In most cases, they will attempt to demonstrate that it was an honest mistake, that the driver is of good character and that he does not deserve the maximum penalty for DUI.
Below are our DUI Lawyers based in Melbourne. To read more about their experience, simply click on their name or to speak to an experienced DUI Lawyer, call LAC Lawyers on 1300 734 638.
LAC Lawyers have a team of lawyers with the experience in drink driving cases that you need to get the best outcome.
Other Drink Driving Offences in Victoria
In addition to DUI, other drink driving offences in Victoria include:
- Refusing to provide a breath or blood sample
- Refusing to stop at a Random Breath Test station, or
- Failing to cooperate during a breath test
- Registering a BAC of 0.5 or over while accompanying a learner driver.
If you have been charged with DUI or any of these other Drink Driving offences, call LAC Lawyers on 1300 734 638 (Melbourne).
DUI Articles
Demerit Points Can Now Be Avoided By Making A Court Election
Date: March 17, 2011
Author(s): Jana Whitby B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
As a result of a recent change of law, individuals charged with traffic offences can now avoid having demerit points imposed by the RTA if the charges are ultimately dismissed by a Court.
MERIT (Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment)
Date: March 17, 2011
Author(s): Annette Wood B.A. (Policing), LL.B.
The aim of MERIT is to break the cycle between drugs and crime by involving defendants in treatment and rehabilitation. Under a new trial funding arrangement, MERIT is being trialed at Manly and Wollongong Local Courts for adults with alcohol problems.
The Difference between Prescribed Concerntration of Alcohol (PCA) Offences and Drive Under Influence (DUI) of Alcohol or Drug
Date: March 10, 2011
Author(s): Annette Wood B.A. (Policing), LL.B.
Police are able to conduct breath tests on drivers in NSW under certain circumstances. When a driver has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, when stopped for their manner of driving, or as it often the case at random breath test stations.
Drink Driving - What Happens When You Go To Court
Date: November 10, 2010
Author(s): Jana Whitby B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
Check out our step by step guide on the court porcess for drink driving.