Predatory Driving Offences Lawyers

Predatory Driving offences

At Repute Law, we’re a leading criminal law firm whose Senior Criminal Defence Lawyers have long-standing experience and expertise in representing clients charged with predatory driving offences. Our predatory driving lawyers provide the highest quality specialist legal service and have helped countless people retain their driving licences.

The serious impact of a predatory driving charge

Predatory driving is a serious motoring offence dealt with under the Crimes Act. Therefore, anyone convicted faces a heavy fine, imprisonment, or both. Predatory driving is when a motorist drives close to another vehicle that causes or threatens an impact and intends by that course of conduct to cause a person in the other vehicle actual bodily harm. It includes tailgating and road rage.

A conviction can also result in lengthy licence disqualifications, not to mention the cost to your personal, professional and family life. If charged with predatory driving, you must seek legal advice from our predatory driving lawyers early so someone can advocate for you and maximise the chances of a positive outcome.

Do you have a court date?

What separates us from other law firms

When you choose predatory driving lawyers from Repute Law, you can count on the following services:

Fixed fees
A guaranteed Senior Lawyer as your Court Lawyer
A Case Concierge®, who is also a lawyer
We will get you Court Ready®

Minimise unnecessary legal spending We run a very lean firm where we spend every dollar of your fee on getting you top-notch legal advice, minus the unnecessary standard legal corporate trimmings.

Typically, traditional law firms have expensive offices, layer upon layer of partners and associates, not to mention company cars and lots of long lunches. Guess who pays for all of that? Yes, you do — the client. We think this approach is just plain wrong at Repute Law, so we take an entirely new approach. Our predatory driving lawyers truly value our clients, and we keep all our business overheads as low as possible, so we spend your money on what you’re paying for — the best Senior Criminal Defence Lawyer and legal advice to get you the best outcome. If you’re charged with a predatory driving offence, you can rest assured our predatory driving lawyers will look after you in every way possible, both legally and financially. A reputation that precedes us At Repute Law, our lawyers excel at what we do. Their past outcomes and results include:

Dismissal/withdrawal of charges
Avoidance/minimisation of licence loss
Negotiating facts and downgrading charges
Avoidance of prison sentences

Experienced lawyers in their respective fields For all other cases, our Senior Criminal Defence Lawyers specialise in all types of driving charges, including the following:

We refuse to take a one-size-fits-all approach We understand that no two cases are the same. We work tirelessly to protect your rights and interests and will help you get the best outcome in your case. Our predatory driving lawyers provide each client with the individualised attention, clear advice and sympathetic support they deserve. Recognising that each case is unique, we provide a customised service to our clients with down-to-earth legal advice. We are motivated to achieve the best possible outcome for you.

The serious impact of your charge

Predatory driving is a serious motoring offence that is dealt with under the Crimes Act. Therefore, anyone convicted faces the prospect of a heavy fine, imprisonment, or both. Predatory driving refers to situations where a motorist drives close to another vehicle with the intention of causing an accident or harming another person. It also includes tailgating and road rage.

A conviction can also result in lengthy licence disqualifications, not to mention the cost to your personal, professional and family life. If you have been charged with predatory driving, you need to seek legal advice early so someone can advocate for you and maximise the chances of a positive outcome.

Do you have a court date?

What we believe

At Repute Law, we understand that being charged with a predatory driving offence can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. We´re committed to fighting for our clients and are here to help you understand your legal issue and guide you through the process. To ensure the best possible outcome, we will assign your case to one of our Senior Criminal Defence Lawyers specialising in predatory driving offences.

Fixed Fees

At Repute Law, we know how stressful it can be when faced with a criminal charge. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with top-quality legal representation at an affordable, fixed price. Our fixed fee service means there is certainty in the cost of the legal work we provide for you and complete transparency — that means no unexpected hidden fees or bias costs based on your occupation or postcode.

As our Senior Criminal Defence Lawyers work remotely, you will not pay for an expensive office or unnecessary overheads. We offer fixed fees with no unpleasant hidden extra costs. We give you 100% certainty about your case costs.

Only an experienced predatory driving lawyer will work on your case

We go above and beyond to ensure you get the care and attention you deserve. All our criminal cases are handled and run by a Senior Criminal Defence Lawyer — never a junior lawyer. A good outcome for you is far too important for your life. Unlike other criminal law firms, we never use inexperienced junior lawyers.

As well as always being assigned a Senior Criminal Defence Lawyers, never a junior lawyer, every Repute Law client is supported by their designated Case Concierge®, unique to Repute Law. The Case Concierge® will monitor your case, giving you regular updates by phone, text and email, so you’re never left wondering what is happening in the dark. The Case Concierge® will also regularly check in to update you.

If your case goes to Court, your Senior Criminal Defence Lawyer and Repute Law Case Concierge® will ensure you are Court Ready®. Repute Law creates this unique process to ensure our clients know what to expect and how to behave in Court.

Hire a senior predatory driving lawyer from Repute Law and invest in your defence

Our senior predatory driving lawyers will protect your rights and interests from analysing the evidence to crafting strategic defences. Our unwavering commitment to our clients and excellence in legal representation at Repute Law is at the heart of what we do.

Our senior predatory driving lawyers have years of experience and understand how to best approach and protect your position, advance arguments on your behalf, exploit any issues with the Police Case and negotiate or advocate on your behalf fearlessly and effectively. Do you have a Court date? Contact our predatory driving lawyer today to take the first step and prepare your defence.

FAQs

What is predatory driving?

Predatory driving is dangerous, aggressive driving when a driver pursues another vehicle intending to cause harm. It involves tailgating, excessive speeding, road rage, aggressive weaving between lanes and deliberately intimidating or endangering other drivers or pedestrians. Predatory driving is a significant safety concern considered a criminal offence, leading to legal consequences for those engaged in such behaviour. It poses a substantial risk to public safety and is prosecuted to deter dangerous road conduct.

What must the prosecution prove?

The prosecution must prove the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt to establish predatory driving:

Pursue or travel near another vehicle
Threat of impact
Intent to cause harm
The accused was the person who committed the offence.

What are the penalties for a predatory driving offence?

The maximum penalty for a first or subsequent offence is five years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $11,000. There is an automatic disqualification period of 3 years for a first offence, with a minimum disqualification period of 12 months. The automatic licence disqualification period is five years for a second or subsequent offence, with a minimum of two years. These consequences can be avoided if the Court applies section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999.

What is the difference between predatory driving and menacing driving?

Predatory driving implies a deliberate intent to target or harass other road users through aggressive actions like tailgating, road rage or intimidation. Menacing driving, however, may involve reckless or threatening behaviour without the clear intent to harass but still poses a danger. Both offences are taken seriously as they jeopardise road safety. Menacing driving offences do not have to occur on a public road.

How can I contest a charge?

To contest the charge, our predatory driving lawyers can:

Plea negotiations with the prosecutors to request the charge is withdrawn, downgraded, or the fact sheets are amended.
Plead not guilty and attend a defended hearing where the case witnesses will provide evidence. The evidence will be examined by the prosecution and tested by your predatory driving lawyer.
Plead guilty and dispute the facts for a less harsh sentence.
Plead guilty and completely accept the facts set out by the police and make strong submissions to request the Court does not record a criminal conviction.

Predatory Driving Offences Lawyers