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Driving under the influence (DUI) is the crime or offense of driving, operating, or being in control of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs (including recreational drugs and those prescribed by physicians), to a level that renders the driver incapable of operating a motor vehicle safely.

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    ACT Drink Driving - Can Charges be Dropped?

    12 months ago, in a suicide attempt, I crashed my car (unregistered at the time). I was later picked up by the police and breath tested and blew 0.2 bac. I was taken to the police station and breath tested again and they took my drivers licence on the spot (90 day suspension). Officers were not...
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    • car drink driving drivers licence police suicide summons
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Traffic Law Forum
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    VIC Drink Driving but Not at Fault at Car Accident?

    Hey all, Question: My partner was involved in a car accident, not at fault (with dash-cam footage). A lady pulled out in front of her when not looking, smashing up both cars. However, police were called to the scene and my partner was unfortunately .05. No excuses but life has been hard at...
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    QLD Maximum Adjournment Times for Drink Driving?

    I got caught drink driving bac. 076, last offence was 4 years 6 months ago. I go to court on the 24/10/17. I need to see a psychiatrist and possibly go on a program. On top of that, I go overseas for 21 days starting on the 1/11/17. Will I be able to adjourns the case for at least a month...
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    QLD Alcoholic Spouse - How to Protect Kids?

    Hi, I am working to exit from my marriage from a highly functioning alcoholic. There has been a string of drunken situations over the years. I can't take it anymore. He'll never chose family & a happy life over the drink. He is controlling and has used being a stay at mum against me when I...
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    Drink driving waiting court notice

    hi all, I am a permanent resident from SA and was caught drink driving in a road block last Friday. I am in cat 2 which is 0.095. My license is disqualified and car is suspended. but I am wondering can I leave Australia for a trip to hk which the flight was booked during the waiting period...
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    NSW Caught Speeding - Will It Appear on National Police Check?

    Please help me... Hi... I got caught for speeding more than 45km by police on yesterday in NSW... I was suspended immediately and the police said he will come to my place to take my licence plate off and also fined me around 2500 dollars... I admit I sped but as I am a diabetic, I felt a...
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    NSW 2nd drink driving offence

    my partner lost his licence about 7 months ago for low range drink driving he then got pulled over for a broken tail light and they breath tested him and he blew mid range does anyone know what the length is that he will loose his licence
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    NSW Drink Driving - Mid Range 0.082

    Hi So I've recently been charged with a drink driving offence, landing in the mid range of 0.082. I am still awaiting my official court appearance date, but in the meantime I have appealed against the immediate suspension of my licence. For both court occasions I will not be able to afford a...
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    VIC Drink Driving Criminal Conviction - What to Do?

    Hi, In August 2012, I lost my drivers licence due to a suicide attempt of alcohol poisoning because my mum had died the year prior in my arms of massive heart attack and the guilt was overwhelming. I parked my car and just drank til I past out hoping to not wake. I didn't know that it was...
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    NSW Am I Able to Obtain Primary Custody of Children?

    I have a great concern for the well being and living environment of my 3-year-old daughter. I was with her mother for just over 4 years and now we have separated. Reason for separation was because we always argued and her drinking problem. We have tried relationship therapy for over 18 months...
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    • alcohol ambulance car custody of children drink driving separation
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Family Law Forum
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