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Are you wondering if you can appeal a decision to suspend your licence? While you can’t appeal all licence suspensions, some driving and traffic offences, such as speed limit violations, can be appealed. Contact James & Jaramillo today to get the expert consultation you will need for a licence appeal. We can help you appeal your licence suspension from Sydney’s CBD to South-West Sydney.
If an accumulation of demerit points has caused you to receive a suspended licence, you can appeal your licence suspension. However, you need to act fast. The RMS allows you to appeal the decision 28 days after receiving the written notice of suspension.
This is a stringent deadline and can only be appealed under exceptional circumstances. Contact James and Jaramillo for expert legal advice and a free face-to-face consultation.
Receiving a notice of suspension can be a frightening experience, primarily when you and your family rely on your ability to drive.
Your inability to drive can negatively impact many aspects of your life, so we understand you want to resolve this issue and get back on the road.
You need to craft a successful appeal to get back on the road as quickly as possible. A successful appeal must provide strong evidence to support reinstating your suspended licence.
Crafting a solid appeal takes time and preparation. You may be tempted to go it alone. While we are sure you are more than capable of submitting a successful appeal, let our team of traffic lawyers help increase your odds of success.
You usually only get one chance to appeal; get it right the first time by calling the best licence appeal lawyer Sydney has to offer.
The court will not just rubber-stamp your licence suspension. Instead, the court will likely consider several factors before deciding on your appeal.
Some of the considerations made by the court include:
It would be best to act immediately and begin the appeal process whether you decide to appeal a licence suspension on your own or through a licence appeal lawyer.
Here are the steps to filing an appeal:
You can access the appeal form by creating an account on the online government registry.
When you log in, select the appropriate appeal form.
Fill in the relevant sections and submit the appeal form. Note that there may be a fee for filing the appeal.
Gather all relevant documents to support your case and prepare for court.
When you submit your appeal, you will be given a date and time to appear in court. When you go to court, you will present your supporting documents. After you submit your case, the court will make a decision.
Be sure to arrive on time, or the court may dismiss your case or decide against you.
At James and Jaramillo, empathy, transparency, reliability, and fortitude are core values. These core values are present in every interaction you have with our licence appeal lawyers from your initial consultation until the complete resolution of your case.
At James and Jaramillo, we represent clients from all walks of life and mount a vigorous defence for all our clients regardless of case size. Or complexity.
When you come to our office for a free, no-obligation consultation, one of our lawyers will sit down with you and gather as much detail as possible about your case. Then, we’ll discuss the specifics of your case.
If you decide to hire us for representation, we’ll start to put together a strategy for how to best approach the appeal. We’ll work with you collaboratively to devise the best possible arguments on your behalf.
And we are always upfront about the chances of success and what you can expect from the process.
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Maninder Kaur2023-03-30Just wanted to say we were so blessed that we chose James and Jaramillo Lawyers , couldn’t have asked for lawyers better than than . The situation and mess that we were in earlier these lawyers stepped in and took the stress of our shoulders. He took time to understand our circumstances and was always available to ease our minds and take pressure of our minds . We know we could count on him anytime. Thank you so much . Really appreciate all that you did .Martin Glascoe2023-03-28Very positive experience with J&J today. Despite late engagement, Jonathan was able to make the necessary time to assist, providing a detailed list of supporting artefacts I needed to support my case, even taking a call at 8pm! The case plan was fully explained and I felt confident the best result would be achieved. Thanks J&J team!Jennifer Vargas2023-03-23Thank you to Jonathan and Jamie for your support. I highly recommend J&J Lawyers as they are professional and effective. What a great outcome in my case... Gracias Jonathan!Michael Metherell2023-03-17Jonathan and his team are very good at what they do. I was dealing with Jonathan and his assistant Jamie, they were both extremely helpful and supportive with helping me prepare for my court case. Jonathan holds himself very professionally in court and is a confident lawyer. Considering my circumstances where not great and had a hard case, Jonathan handled it well and in result of this it all went in my favour. I highly recommend him and his team. Thank you Jonathan, I'm very greatfull to have found you.Gail2023-03-15Best lawyers ever very thorough has your best interests at heart I wouldn't goSidney C2023-03-08Positive experience & positive outcome - After being in contact with multiple different law firms, I found Jonathan was the right lawyer for us. He was very responsive (even outside working hours) and was able to provide us with one on one service. He took the time to understand our personal circumstances and was always available to ease our minds by providing clear and honest advice. Jonathan shows great confidence in his work which allowed us to place our trust in him for representation. During a highly stressful period, Jonathan definitely made the court process just that little bit easier. Your time and dedication to your work does not go unnoticed - thank you Jonathan!Jye Doyle2023-03-02I’d like to highly recommend Tom Seeney from James & Jaramillo Lawyers. Tom took me on as a client after I was struggling with a lawyer from another firm that took no care in my case. Tom has represented me in multiple cases now and has never failed to impress me with his professionalism and attention to detail, saving me from serious legal implications more times than I could’ve imagined. 5 stars, would not look past him.Angela Doyle2023-03-02I would like to highly recommend Tom Seeney. Mr Seeney took over my case at fairly short notice after my previous lawyer proved to be unsatisfactory. Tom was thorough, extremely knowledgeable about the law and professional in his demeanour at all times. I am so grateful that he took on my case as we got an outstanding outcome. Would highly recommend him. Big thank you from Jye, Liz and Anj.RIEG Wang2023-03-01I am so so grateful to find Tom to help my divorce case After almost one year with a really aweful law firm,which cost me a lot of money and put me in a very difficult position,i want to say big thank you to Tom,you are a great lawyer,but more importantly, a decent human To those who are stucking in a divorce case, i hope you can find a good lawyer like Tom and end the case soon!Mohammad Islam2023-02-26Very much professional and organised. I am really happy with the service they provided. Definitely recommend others to give them a call and book an appointment to see the difference.
A licence may be suspended for several reasons, which include:
For more information on whether a drink driving offence can give you a criminal record, click here or contact our expert drink driving lawyers!
Losing your licence is frustrating and creates many challenges for your life, so it’s essential that you contact an experienced licence appeal lawyer to help you navigate the process. At James & Jaramillo, we understand how important it is to get your licence back. We work tirelessly to bring you the best possible outcome for your case.
At James and Jaramillo, we understand that a licence suspension can be frustrating for anyone. The added stress of trying to navigate the legal system compounds this frustration.
While we can’t guarantee that we can win every case, we promise we will get you the best possible outcome. We are professional, honest, and reliable. We’ll use our expertise to your advantage.
Schedule a free face-to-face, no-obligation consultation now.
So, you can’t drive because of a licence suspension, and now you’re suffering from the consequences. What can you do?
First, you should seek legal help from the most experienced and successful licence appeal lawyers that Sydney can offer.
Our team of experienced licence appeal lawyers will fight for your rights and help you get the best possible outcome in your case.
So why choose us? Here are some additional reasons to choose James and Jaramillo:
James and Jaramillo is a licence appeal lawyer Sydney can rely on whether you drive from the city, the suburb, or the coastline. Choose us as your top Family, Traffic & Criminal Law experts for top-quality defence! Contact us today, and we will fight for your appeal.
You are provided the option to go on a good behaviour licence for 12 months. Be warned that if you elect to take this option, you cannot commit any further traffic offence for a period of 12 months. In the event, you do commit a further offence and are found guilty of it, you will lose your licence for double the period of time.
Be warned that if you elect to take this option, you cannot commit any further traffic offence for a period of 12 months.
As a provisional licence holder, you have the ability to lodge a demerit point licence appeal. You are able to lodge your application at any Local Court near you.
After the Magistrate hears your pleadings, they can do the following 3 options:
1. Dismiss the appeal;
2. Uphold the appeal; and
3. Dismiss the appeal and change the suspension period.
Generally, it is 3 months. However, if you were on a good behaviour license it will be double the time, therefore 6 months.
Yes, you can put a license suspension appeal in the Local Court regardless of the status of your license.
You can only appeal a suspension once. The court’s decision is final.
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