Drug Driver receives only a fine and a disqualification

Millicent Dooher, barrister, represented this driver who had pleaded guilty to driving whilst being over the drug driving limit. The driver was stopped following a collision with another vehicle. Millicent was able to convince the Magistrates to deal with the matter by way of a disqualification and a fine only.

For all drug driving offences, there is a mandatory disqualification and then an additional sentence, which ranges from up to 26 weeks custody.