VIC First Offence DUI high range

[slipsam]

Hi Everyone, I'm a P plater who has been done for hugh range DUI (0.17). Police were called to single vehicle accident, no injuries or damage to third party property.
If I plead guilty in court I understand minimum periods apply for suspension and interlocks.
So is there any reason to go to expense of hiring a lawyer? Will i be any better off? Will I be able to avoid a criminal conviction?
Thanks,
John

 

[Tony Danos]

The minimum is 17 months off the road.

You may avoid conviction.

 

[Aholicebhe]

Pleading guilty means you face the 17-month minimum suspension. A lawyer can help argue for no criminal conviction.

 

[Kennexo]

I’ve seen how a good DUI lawyer can change outcomes, like at JB Katz Law Firm, though it’s in Colorado. For your case in Victoria, a lawyer could argue for a section 10 dismissal to avoid conviction. The 17-month minimum disqualification may still apply, but legal representation might help with interlock specifics.