Driving Offences
DRIVING OFFENCES
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Hoon Driving and Burnouts
A "hoon" is defined as a person who deliberately drives a vehicle in a reckless or dangerous manner. Generally in order to provoke a reaction from onlookers. "Hooning" can include but not limited to speeding, burnouts, donuts, or screeching tyres. In NSW, car hoon behaviour is the term given [...]
Good Behaviour Licence
Holders of unrestricted driver licences in New South Wales may elect to obtain a good behaviour licence rather than serve out their driver licence suspensions. What is a good behaviour licence? Section 36 of the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) provides a mechanism whereby full licence holders who have exceeded their [...]
Being Sentenced in the Local Court
Are you going to Court? Going to court is a very confronting experience. Orr Legal can you support you through this process. What happens if I plead Guilty or I have been found guilty? If you plead guilty or are found guilty in the Local Court, the magistrate will sentence you. The sentence process [...]
Your Lawyer – Nichole Orr
My name is Nichole, and I am the principal of Orr Legal. Looking for a lawyer If you are trying to decide on how to choose a lawyer whether or not Orr Legal is for you I would like to introduce myself. I would like you to know who you are talking to [...]
DRIVING OFFENCES
Recent Articles & Information
Negligent Driving Causing Grievous Bodily Harm
Negligent driving causing grievous bodily harm is a serious offence that demands careful understanding, especially for individuals living in and around Maitland and Newcastle, NSW. If you find yourself accused of this offence, navigating the complex legal landscape becomes crucial. This article aims to shed light on what constitutes negligent [...]
Low Range DUI Penalties in NSW
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offence in New South Wales, with harsh penalties for those who are found guilty. In this blog, we will discuss what constitutes a low-range DUI and the associated penalties for those convicted of such an offence. Low-Range DUI Offence In NSW, [...]
An Overview of High-Range DUI in New South Wales
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offence that carries significant penalties in New South Wales. In this blog post, we’ll cover the basics of high-range DUI and explain its associated consequences. What is High-Range DUI? High-range DUI applies when drivers have an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or [...]
