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Case Study: No disqualification for mid-range drink driving nanny

A 27 year old carer of a special needs child has been awarded leniency from the court after Streeton Lawyers made submissions that the client had an exceptional need...

Charlotte Wheatley

A 27 year old carer of a special needs child has been awarded leniency from the court after Streeton Lawyers made submissions that the client had an exceptional need for a licence.

Employment references were handed up which praised the nanny’s pivotal role in caring for their special needs child. The child had numerous medical appointments to attend and could not safely travel by way of public transport.

Ultimately the magistrate reasoned that the consequence of a disqualification period was considered an unjust penalty. The only way to avoid the disqualification period was by way of a non-conviction, which was granted. Our client was placed on a 9 month bond under section 10, but importantly, was entitled to commence driving immediately after her sentence.

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