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17 Feb

The Hip Flask Defence

Most drink drivers are charged with the offence of drink driving after being caught actually driving while over the alcohol limit. This is usually after the driver fails a random …

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David Abrey
17 February 2020
  • Drink driving
Can the Police Speed Brisbane QLD
10 Feb

Are the Police allowed to Speed?

The police have a wide range of powers which allow them to do their job effectively. Many of these powers are well-known. For example, everyone knows that the police can …

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David Abrey
10 February 2020
  • Speeding
  • Traffic Law
The True Cost of Drink Driving
05 Feb

The True Cost of Drink Driving

Nowadays, going out for a few drinks can get pretty expensive. Drinks, food, clothes, transport… it all starts to add up very quickly! But do you know what’s even more …

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David Abrey
5 February 2020
  • Drink driving
qld drink driving laws and penalties
05 Dec

Drink Driving + DUI Queensland: The Ultimate Guide (2019)

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 …

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David Abrey
5 December 2019
  • Drink driving
  • dui
14 Oct

Defensive Driving Courses in Brisbane & Gold Coast

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 …

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David Abrey
14 October 2019
  • Traffic Law
Will drink driving conviction affect Blue Card Brisbane QLD
03 Oct

Drink Driving Convictions and Blue Cards

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 …

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David Abrey
3 October 2019
  • Drink driving
What are mitigating circumstances Brisbane QLD Lawyer
03 Oct

What Are Mitigating Circumstances?

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. …

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David Abrey
  • Criminal Law
What happens if you miss a court date Brisbane QLD lawyer
01 Oct

What Happens If You Miss a Court Date?

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 …

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David Abrey
1 October 2019
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Drugs Deemed Possession Brisbane QLD Lawyer
30 Sep

Deemed Possession of Drugs

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 …

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David Abrey
30 September 2019
  • Criminal Law
The Right to Silence Brisbane QLD Lawyers
30 Sep

You Have The Right To Silence – Use It!

“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 …

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David Abrey
  • Criminal Law

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