Case Study

Our client was charged with dangerous driving causing injury and careless driving after they had rear ended a stationary car, resulting in the victim sustaining a significant spinal injury. Our client was young and had no prior criminal or traffic history. Our client was incredibly remorseful for their offending, and in preparation for court had obtained two character reference letters, written an apology to the victim and completed a Road Trauma Awareness Seminar. At court, it was agreed that our client was suitable for a Diversion, due to their age, their remorse, their lack of criminal or traffic history and the effort they had made to become a safer and more aware driver. At first, the Magistrate was apprehensive to agree to a Diversion due to the severity of the charges and stood the matter down while they considered the prosecution and our position. Upon returning to Court later in the afternoon, the Magistrate agreed to Diversion.

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