If you have been charged with a traffic offence in Geelong, like drink driving, or driving whilst suspended or disqualified, and haven’t been to court before, it is possible that the cost of a lawyer will be more than any fine the court might impose on you if you plead or are found guilty. If your licence is not important to you (for instance you catch public transport, do not have a car anymore etc.) you might choose to represent yourself without hiring a lawyer.
However, if your licence is important to you, then it is likely you would benefit from speaking to a lawyer. Whilst many traffic offences have mandatory minimum times off the road (that even magistrates cannot change). Lawyers are much more likely to be able to keep any loss of licence to a minimum than a person who has not had legal training and does not know the process.
Several factors will be important when considering whether it is worth your money to hire a lawyer, including what you have been charged with, the specific facts of the allegations, and whether you have any traffic or criminal history.
The area of traffic law also contains case law arguments that a lawyer will know that you are unaware of. Even if you think you are “sunk”, it is usually worth speaking to a lawyer for a free consultation to obtain some initial advice to see whether any defences are available in your circumstances.
Loftgood Legal are experienced in handling cases involving traffic offences in Geelong. Contact the team today for more information.
