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Drug Driving

Serious traffic offences such as dangerous driving (formerly known as culpable driving) carry heavy penalties and warrant the representation of a lawyer in court. But even more minor offences such as unlicensed driving and drink driving may result in a jail or gaol sentence. Be sure you know how to defend your case by consulting FindLaw's traffic offence resources or contacting a lawyer through our directory.

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Date: 09 Feb 2012, Filed under: Court Appearances, Resisting Arrest, Anti-Social Laws, Indecent Assault, Murder, Sexual Offences, Drug Offences, Weapons, Assault & Battery, Robbery & Theft, Drink Driving, Speeding, Drug Driving, Traffic Matters

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have released their report Recorded Crime - Offenders, 2010-11 outlining the nature of criminal offences in ...

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Date: 11 Nov 2011, Filed under: Court Appearances, Anti-Social Laws, Drink Driving, Speeding, Drug Driving

It is often said that driving is not a right, but a privilege. If we took a moment and thought about it, when a person is behind a vehicle, they are in...

Drug Driving Laws in Australia

Date: 06 Jun 2011, Filed under: Drug Driving

In danger of stating the bleeding obvious: yes, it is an offence to drive a vehicle in Australia under the influence of drugs. Most drivers would have...

Young people, alcohol and driving

Date: 09 Mar 2001, Filed under: Drink Driving, Drug Driving, Children

It is an offence to drive while you are under the influence of alcohol. The police will look at the way you are driving, your behaviour and your appearance,...