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).
Month: May 2016
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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Sentencing in Queensland
One of the most important parts of the criminal justice system is the sentencing of offenders. This is where a Magistrate or Judge determines the sentence that should be imposed on a person who has either been found guilty or pleaded guilty to a traffic or criminal offence. For most defendants, it is the most important part of the …