Drink driving is a very serious offence in Queensland and can lead to: Significant fines; Loss of your driver’s licence; Termination of employment; and Imprisonment. Despite this, Queenslanders are still being caught drink driving every day. Often, people are charged with a drink driving offence simply because they did not know or understand Queensland’s DUI …
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Whenever we represent a new client who has been charged with a traffic offence, one of the questions that we always ask ourselves is whether they should attend a defensive driving course. In almost all cases, our opinion is that they SHOULD attend such a course and we will then recommend an appropriate course for them to complete. …
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If you are facing a drink driving charge in Queensland, it is highly likely that you are concerned about what impact the punishment will have on your life. The courts have a lot of powers when it comes to sentencing drink drivers. This can include fines, licence disqualifications and even jail. However, for lots of …
When a person is convicted of a crime in Queensland, they will be sentenced to an appropriate punishment. This could be anything from a fine to a lengthy jail term. Generally speaking, judges and magistrates have the power to decide what sentence should be given. The sentence however must be consistent with the law and …
If you are charged with a traffic or criminal offence in Queensland, you will (almost always) need to attend court. You will then have the option to plead guilty or not guilty to the charge. However, people sometimes miss their court date and this could be for any number of reasons. For example, a person …
It is a well-known fact that it is a crime to possess certain items in Queensland. For example, the Weapons Act makes it illegal to possess weapons such as a switchblade knife. It can also be a criminal offence under the Summary Offences Act to possess certain items if they are to be used for …
“You have the right to remain silent”. This is a phrase we hear so often that it’s almost become a cliché. In fact, if you were to ask someone to name a legal right that they know they have, they would probably tell you that they have the right to silence. Despite this, we at …
If you are stopped by the Queensland police, you may be tempted to pull out your mobile phone to record them interacting with you. By doing so, you would have a video record of what was said and done by the police in case there was a dispute later. However, do you know if you …
In today’s digital age, it is normal to turn to the Internet to find answers for our everyday problems. What is the weather forecast? Check Google. How to make banana bread? Check Google. Who won the last season of The Bachelor? Check Google. There is no denying that the Internet is an incredible source of …
If you have been charged with a traffic offence in Queensland, you potentially face serious consequences. These could range from a lengthy licence disqualification to actual imprisonment. It is therefore important that you seek legal advice to ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the correct outcome. The best thing that you …