Case Studies

Our client, a hard-working resident and father, faced a single charge of driving with excess breath alcohol (118 blood). A conviction would have triggered not only a criminal record but also severe immigration consequences that threatened to break his family apart. The Critical Risks: Immigration & Family Separation: As a resident visa holder, a conviction would have made him liable for deportation. Under immigration rules, he would then be unable to sponsor his wife’s visa.

Bus driver with 840mcg reading granted discharge without conviction on appeal. North Shore District Court judge recognised disproportionate consequences and granted relief.

Diesel mechanic with 958mg breath alcohol reading granted discharge without conviction after completing community work. Limited licence obtained despite extremely high reading.

Truck driver with 138mg blood alcohol reading granted discharge without conviction at Auckland District Court. Employment preserved through disproportionality arguments.

Drink-driving charge withdrawn after successful challenge to police home entry powers. Expert legal analysis of search and seizure rights led to complete dismissal.

First-time drink-driving charge withdrawn after technical procedural issue identified. Expert legal review led to complete dismissal before trial commenced.

Expert criminal defense at Auckland District Court. Fourth drink-driving charge resolved same day with community work and minimal disqualification. No pre-sentence report required.

Background Mr E faced his eighth charge for excess breath alcohol, representing a significant pattern of repeat offending. His criminal...