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 …
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. …
Most people know that if they are caught drink driving in Queensland, they will be disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver’s licence for a period of time, with the minimum period being one month. What a lot of people don’t realise, however, is that drink driving can result in mandatory prison sentences if …
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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 …