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. …
Category: Criminal Law
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
14 Jan
Cheap Criminal Lawyers
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …