Evatt AI in Practice: Securing a Spent Conviction for a DUI in Western Australia
Jul 7, 2025
AI for lawyers isn’t science fiction — it’s already here.
The Client:
A 28-year-old FIFO worker in WA charged with mid-range drink driving (0.09 BAC). It’s a first offence, but a conviction on record could jeopardise his employment, travel, and visa eligibility.
The Lawyer:
Criminal defence solicitor Emily , Perth-based, is briefed to seek a spent conviction order under Sentencing Act 1995 (WA), s 45.
Enter Evatt AI:
Emily asks:
“What factors do WA courts consider when granting a spent conviction for DUI under s 45?”
Within seconds, Evatt AI delivers:
Case law:
Brown v The State of Western Australia [2013] WASCA 140
JWR v The State of Western Australia [2010] WASCA 179
Commentary on public interest, offender remorse, employment impacts, and the threshold of not trivial but not serious
Plus: A draft spent conviction submission tailored to Magistrates Court formatting, citing the correct sentencing principles and legislative tests.
The Outcome?
Emily prepares a compelling plea in under 40 minutes, citing persuasive authorities and demonstrating real impact on the client’s future.
All data is securely processed — no risk of breach like with general-purpose tools such as ChatGPT.
Evatt AI — making lawyers’ lives easier, one second chance at a time.
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