Careless Driving Lawyer Cairns — Fixed Fee
$2,100 — Fixed Fee
Careless driving plea — Cairns Magistrates Court — $2,100 fixed Careless driving causing death or grievous bodily harm — see Dangerous Operation ($3,200). Covers : initial consultation, review of the charge and driving circumstances, sentencing submissions, and full court appearance. No hidden fees. One invoice. Additional mentions before the sentencing hearing are $950 each. Defended hearings — contact Sacha for a fixed fee quote. All fees +10% GST.
What Is Included
Initial consultation to review your charge and the circumstances of the alleged driving Review of the prosecution brief — including any dashcam footage, witness statements, and police observations Advice on the likely penalty range and realistic outcomes for your specific charge Preparation of written sentencing submissions for the Magistrates Court Guidance on character references and any…
What Careless Driving Actually Means
Careless driving under s 83 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld) is a lesser charge than dangerous operation of a vehicle under the Criminal Code. The distinction matters for sentencing: careless driving carries lower penalties and is dealt with summarily in the Magistrates Court. The offence covers driving without due care and attention, or without reasonable…
What Changes the Outcome
The circumstances of the driving. A momentary lapse of attention at low speed is treated very differently from sustained inattention at highway speed. The court considers speed, road conditions, traffic, and what you were doing at the time. Whether anyone was injured. Property-damage-only matters carry lower sentencing outcomes than matters involving injury. If someone was hurt, the severity of…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will I lose my licence for careless driving? Not necessarily. The court has discretion on disqualification. For a first offence with no injury, a fine and demerit points without disqualification is a realistic outcome. Sacha will advise on the prospects for your specific matter. What is the difference between careless driving and dangerous driving? Careless driving is a lower-level offence under…