We’ve all been there. You just need to grab something from the supermarket but you don’t want to bring your child into the store with you. Perhaps they’re sleeping or you just don’t want to disturb them. No matter the reason, there is always the temptation to leave your child in the car while you quickly …
25
Jul
Queensland Speeding Fines
It’s happened to almost all of us. You’re driving along the road and then *flash* – you see the bright light from a police speed van on the side of the road. You realise that you’ve just been caught speeding and now it’s only a matter of time until you receive the fine in the mail. …
In a world where people are regularly being charged with driving while seriously drunk, driving dangerously at high speeds or driving while under the influence of drugs, it might be easy to think that driving without a valid driver’s licence is a minor offence. After all, you’re not necessarily putting anyone at risk of harm simply …
For serious criminal offences or if a person continues reoffending, the Queensland courts have the power to impose a sentence of imprisonment. This simply means that the offender will be sent to jail for a period of time which is decided by the court (unless there is a mandatory period of imprisonment imposed by law).
If you have been charged with a DUI or drink driving offence, you face a mandatory licence disqualification of at least one month. This could have devastating consequences for you (and your family) if you rely on your licence to be able to do your job because without your licence, you can’t earn an income.
It is easy to assume that drink driving and drug driving are the same offences but just with different intoxicating substances (alcohol vs drugs). Although they do have a lot in common, there are however several very important differences that Queensland drivers should be aware of. This knowledge might save you from losing your licence in the …
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02
May
Sentencing in Queensland
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. …
16
Mar
5 Ways To Reduce Legal Fees
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 …