“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 …
If you were asked to name some of the reasons why a person might end up going to jail, you would probably name offences such as selling drugs, assaulting someone or serious theft. You might however be surprised to hear that driving while disqualified is one of the most common reasons why a person can be sent to prison in …
It is well known that drink driving in Queensland is a serious offence. The police are constantly issuing warnings about the dangers to the community of driving under the influence of alcohol and drivers are taught right from the beginning that it is an offence to drive over the blood alcohol limit. Despite this, thousands …
It’s probably safe to say that everyone knows that drink driving is an offence in Queensland. Most people however are confused about whether drink driving is a criminal offence or not. If you appear in court for a drink driving offence, the magistrate may make a comment about drink driving being a “traffic offence”, similar to speeding fines or …
It is no secret that Queenslanders love their pets. In fact, around 37% of Queensland households own one or more dogs and about 26% own one or more cats. Many more people own fish, birds and other animals. Queenslanders also love their car trips, whether it’s just to their local supermarket or on a long …
If there is one thing that seems to infuriate Queensland drivers more than anything else, it’s receiving a speeding fine. Whether it’s being pulled over on the side of the road by a police officer with a handheld radar or opening up a letter containing a speeding fine, no one likes finding themselves in this …
Being charged with a criminal offence is an extremely stressful time for most people. There are the obvious concerns that almost everyone will have, such as what punishments they are likely to receive and the long-term impact that a criminal conviction might have on their career or travel plans. For many people, there is also the stress of potential legal fees of hiring a …