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 …