We often hear people talking about crimes involving burglary and robbery. Sometimes, people even use both words when talking about the same offence. However even though both offences involve theft, there are important differences between the two charges. These differences can affect: How a case is investigated Defences that may be available What penalties can …
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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 …
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 switchblade knife. It can also be a criminal offence under the Summary Offences Act to possess certain items if they are to be used for …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
If you are looking for a criminal lawyer to represent you in court, you might be tempted to search for a cheap criminal lawyer and hire them based on their price alone. This is a very risky thing to do.
If you have been charged with a serious traffic or criminal offence, you have probably spent a lot of time already thinking about what you can do to improve your punishment if and when you are sentenced. For example, you may have gathered a handful of references from family and friends or you might have attended a …
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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 …
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).