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 …
You’ve probably heard the general guideline that males can stay under the legal alcohol limit if they limit themselves to two standard drinks in the first hour and then one standard drink for each hour afterwards. For women, the guidelines recommend just one standard drink in the first hour and then one drink for each further hour.
One of your worst nightmares might come true if your child is arrested for a traffic or criminal offence. Firstly, you will be wondering whether your child has actually been involved in criminal activities or whether someone has leveled false accusations against him or her. Secondly, the fear and stress of seeing your child in jail can be extremely hard to handle. …
A gang of robbers broke into a lawyer’s club by mistake. The old legal lions gave them a fight for their life and their money. The gang was very happy to escape.”It ain’t so bad,” one crook noted. “We got $25 between us.”The boss screamed: “I warned you to stay clear of lawyers! We had …
Well, it’s official. The Queensland Government’s controversial lockout laws have just passed through parliament and will gradually be rolled out starting from 1 July this year. These laws will mean that you won’t be able to buy drinks after 2:00am or 3:00am if in a designated late-night entertainment area. As of next year, you will …
It’s hard to go a day without hearing news reports about the dramatic increase in drug driving offences throughout Queensland. We have written about the spike in drug driving offences previously and we think it’s definitely worth a read.
Being charged with a criminal offence is a major event in anyone’s life. You will more than likely not know what is likely to happen to you or what you need to do to navigate your way through the criminal justice system. In these situations, it’s important that you seek advice and representation from a lawyer. They will …
Most people who have been charged with drink driving know that they will be disqualified from holding a Queensland driver’s licence as part of their punishment. However, many don’t understand when the disqualification actually starts or that their licences will also be suspended for a period of time. This leads to a lot of confusion and, in some …
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Nude sunbathing is one of those things that you either love or you hate. For those who love it, they can be very passionate about it and will try to enjoy their pastime at any opportunity they can get. For many, this includes spending time sunbathing nude in their backyards. Little do they know, they may be …
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