Every day, more and more drivers on Queensland roads are being pulled over for a random breath test to check if the driver is committing a drink driving offence. The likelihood of you being pulled over for a random breath test is therefore much higher today than ever before. But do you know what your rights …
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If you have found yourself in the unfortunate position of being caught urinating in public and given a notice to appear in court, it is important that you check exactly what you have been charged with. Many people in this position are charged with a public nuisance offence which carries a maximum penalty of $1,000 …
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On 8 November 2010, the powers of the Queensland police were enlarged to give them the ability to issue on-the-spot fines for public nuisance offences in addition to their continuing power to arrest and charge a person.
With the recent floods hitting Queensland, we thought that now would be a timely reminder about the laws relating to looting. The offence of looting is considered to be a special case of stealing. What makes looting different to an ‘ordinary’ offence of stealing is that the theft of items takes place during either a …
On 6 August 2010, new alcohol ignition interlock laws were introduced into Queensland. If you have been charged with, or convicted of, a drink driving offence, it is important that you understand how these new laws may impact you. What is an interlock device? An alcohol ignition interlock is a device that is attached to …