Hi there,
I’m just after a bit of help. I have already contacted legal aid, and haven’t gotten anywhere. I was told they cannot help me with traffic matters, and the duty lawyer won’t be able to help me on the day of court.
Long story short, I drove on suspended drivers licence due to lost demerit points. Got flagged but I actually wasn’t aware that the lost licence had kicked in yet. I did receive the registered letter, read it but did not fully understand it. During the time, I had lost my home due to a fire caused by an electrical fault and had no fixed address. I then also had a surgery that had me in hospital a few nights. I was also caring for my child who has a disability. (I am a single parent on carers payment from Centrelink due to my child’s disability).
This was a stressful period having lost many of my possessions along with my home overnight. I completely forgot about the double of nothing and got confused about the dates. Yes I know this is no excuse. I did not read the letter properly. As far as I know, I will be losing my licence for a minimum of another 9 months (on top of the three months already served). I’m worried about getting my son to medical appointments, and I have had to stop working my casual job as I need my licence for it. I have tried to find other employment but no success. I don’t know where to turn.
Please don’t tell me to go see a private lawyer as this is completely financially impossible for me. I have proof of all the above (fire brigade records, insurance damage assessment, hospital records, disability records).
Do I have a leg to stand on to get the minimum 9 months reduced or should I just suck it up, say sorry and plead guilty and leave out all the rest?
Thank you
Please note I’m in WA
I’m just after a bit of help. I have already contacted legal aid, and haven’t gotten anywhere. I was told they cannot help me with traffic matters, and the duty lawyer won’t be able to help me on the day of court.
Long story short, I drove on suspended drivers licence due to lost demerit points. Got flagged but I actually wasn’t aware that the lost licence had kicked in yet. I did receive the registered letter, read it but did not fully understand it. During the time, I had lost my home due to a fire caused by an electrical fault and had no fixed address. I then also had a surgery that had me in hospital a few nights. I was also caring for my child who has a disability. (I am a single parent on carers payment from Centrelink due to my child’s disability).
This was a stressful period having lost many of my possessions along with my home overnight. I completely forgot about the double of nothing and got confused about the dates. Yes I know this is no excuse. I did not read the letter properly. As far as I know, I will be losing my licence for a minimum of another 9 months (on top of the three months already served). I’m worried about getting my son to medical appointments, and I have had to stop working my casual job as I need my licence for it. I have tried to find other employment but no success. I don’t know where to turn.
Please don’t tell me to go see a private lawyer as this is completely financially impossible for me. I have proof of all the above (fire brigade records, insurance damage assessment, hospital records, disability records).
Do I have a leg to stand on to get the minimum 9 months reduced or should I just suck it up, say sorry and plead guilty and leave out all the rest?
Thank you
Please note I’m in WA