If you are going to be caught drink driving, it is probably safe to say that you will be either driving a car or riding a motorbike at the time. These are overwhelmingly the most common forms of transport being used when people are found drink driving. But does this mean that these are theonly forms …
It is well known that a person needs to hold a driver’s licence in order to drive within Queensland. No licence = no driving. Despite this, thousands of people are still charged with the offence of unlicensed driving in Queensland every year. Contrary to popular belief, it can in fact be quite easy to lose …
If you have been charged with a serious traffic or criminal offence, you have probably spent a lot of time already thinking about what you can do to improve your punishment if and when you are sentenced. For example, you may have gathered a handful of references from family and friends or you might have attended a …
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Most people are aware that they will lose their driver’s licence for a period of time if they are caught drink driving in Queensland. However many people don’t realise that there can be many other consequences that can impact them as a result of drink driving. Alcohol Interlock Device If you have been caught drink …
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We’ve all been there. You just need to grab something from the supermarket but you don’t want to bring your child into the store with you. Perhaps they’re sleeping or you just don’t want to disturb them. No matter the reason, there is always the temptation to leave your child in the car while you quickly …
It’s happened to almost all of us. You’re driving along the road and then *flash* – you see the bright light from a police speed van on the side of the road. You realise that you’ve just been caught speeding and now it’s only a matter of time until you receive the fine in the mail. …
In a world where people are regularly being charged with driving while seriously drunk, driving dangerously at high speeds or driving while under the influence of drugs, it might be easy to think that driving without a valid driver’s licence is a minor offence. After all, you’re not necessarily putting anyone at risk of harm simply …
For serious criminal offences or if a person continues reoffending, the Queensland courts have the power to impose a sentence of imprisonment. This simply means that the offender will be sent to jail for a period of time which is decided by the court (unless there is a mandatory period of imprisonment imposed by law).
If you have been charged with a DUI or drink driving offence, you face a mandatory licence disqualification of at least one month. This could have devastating consequences for you (and your family) if you rely on your licence to be able to do your job because without your licence, you can’t earn an income.
It is easy to assume that drink driving and drug driving are the same offences but just with different intoxicating substances (alcohol vs drugs). Although they do have a lot in common, there are however several very important differences that Queensland drivers should be aware of. This knowledge might save you from losing your licence in the …
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