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Going to court to contest a traffic offence can be daunting, especially if it is your first encounter with the legal world. Read More
Speeding fine, are you innocent, or are you more worried about the amount of the fine? Maybe you are concerned about the demerit points, or you need a work licence? Read More
Generally, the police have the right to ask you questions, whether you are being arrested or not. In some situations you have the right to remain silent, Read More
Schedule 2 of the Bail Act 1982 contains a list of serious offences. If you are arrested for allegedly committing a Schedule 2 serious offence whilst on bail for another serious offence, Read More
When someone is arrested for an offence he or she has a general right in terms of Section 5 of the Bail Act 1982 to have bail considered as soon as is practicable. Read More
Actual possession. It may be the case that the Police allege that a person has been found in physical possession of the alleged drugs, such as when they are in the pocket of a pair of trousers worn by the accused person Read More
A driver with no committed offences starts on a zero balance. Certain driving offences carry demerit points. If you accumulated a certain number of demerit points in a three-year period, your licence will automatically be suspended. Read More
It is often difficult to understand how the Court will go about in deciding on an appropriate sentence in certain cases. Legislation isn’t always clear or specific in determining penalties. Read More
Drinking and driving can lead to very serious consequences in the law. Australia has very tough drink driving laws. Drinking and then driving, may be a decision that you regret for the rest of your life. Read More
If you are caught with illegal drugs in your possession, you might be breaking the law. Read More
Anyone charged with a serious domestic violence offence in Queensland will now have to prove why they should be granted bail and allowed back into the community before they face court. Read More
A special hardship order is a court order that grants permission for you to drive under your Queensland licence, even though your normal driver licence was suspended. Read More
Part 3B of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 regulates the Queensland Alcohol Ignition Interlock program. The aim of the program is road safety by having zero tolerance for drinking and driving. Read More
The aim of the Diversion Program is not to decriminalise or legalise the possession or use of illicit drugs. The Police Drug Diversion Program(PDDP) provides offenders of ‘minor drug offences’ with the opportunity to attend a Drug Diversion Assessment Program (DDAP) instead of going through the usual criminal court process. Read More
The law states: “A person must not conduct himself or herself in an offensive manner in or near, or within view or hearing from, a public place or a school”. Read More