Dangerous driving · disqualified · unlicensed
Traffic & driving offences
Dangerous operation, driving while disqualified and unlawful use are criminal charges — not just demerit points. A conviction can cost you your licence, your insurance and, in the worst cases, your liberty.
Serious traffic charges are prosecuted in the criminal courts. Dangerous operation of a vehicle sits under section 328A of the Criminal Code and escalates sharply where a person is affected by alcohol or drugs, or where someone is hurt or killed.
These matters reward careful preparation. The manner of driving, the reliability of witnesses, and your traffic and personal history all shape the outcome — as does a well-built case for keeping you on the road.
The charges — and what they carry
Figures are statutory maximums under Queensland law. Actual sentences are usually far lower — get advice about your matter.
Defences we run
- The driving was not objectively 'dangerous'
- Identity — you were not the driver
- Necessity or sudden emergency
- Strong mitigation on penalty and disqualification
How we defend you
- We examine the dashcam, CCTV and any reconstruction the police rely on.
- We prepare the mitigation that keeps a licence and a livelihood intact wherever possible.
- We appear for you and keep you informed at every step.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between careless and dangerous driving?
Careless driving is a lesser, ticketable offence; dangerous operation is a criminal charge with imprisonment exposure. Part of our job is arguing that conduct charged as dangerous is, at most, careless.
I've been charged with driving while disqualified — is prison likely?
It is a possibility, particularly for repeat offending, which is why early advice matters. We build a case that addresses why it happened and why a lesser penalty is appropriate.