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Are you facing a drink and drug driving charge in NSW? Have you considered the potential impact of a conviction on your personal and professional life? Don't face your charges alone. The criminal law team at Kells is here to provide the expert guidance and relentless advocacy you need.

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In New South Wales, being caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05% or higher while having illicit drugs or prescribed medications present in your system can result in criminal charges that are more serious than regular drink driving offences.


This offence has higher maximum penalties than an individual drink driving or drug driving charge and may carry a mandatory disqualification of your licence upon conviction.


Although a drink and drug driving charge is as serious as it gets, it doesn’t mean that your situation is hopeless. The experienced criminal lawyers at Kells are dedicated to helping you fight the charge and achieve a positive outcome for your case.


Our team, which is guided by a former police officer and senior police prosecutor with unrivalled knowledge of court procedures, has many years of collective experience in defending clients against all types of serious criminal charges. This means we understand the intricacies of the law and have the expertise to provide you with the legal advice you need to succeed.

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If you would like to discuss your drink and drug driving offence with our criminal law team, please get in touch. We are available 24/7 to help you and offer a free initial consultation.

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