In Queensland, it is now legal to possess marijuana under certain circumstances. The law (Drug Misuse Act 1986) prohibits possession of even small amounts of illicit drugs without a prescription. That means cannabis can be used legally as long as...
Drug abuse or illegal drug use is increasingly becoming a big problem in Australia and across the world. Most jurisdictions are trying to legislate laws to curb the menace, but the problem keeps growing bigger. Here in Australia...
The general legal age to get a job in Queensland in most industries is 13. There is, however, no legal age limit for working in a family business or the entertainment industry. Children who are 11 years or older, can do delivery work such as...
Criminal defence lawyers are a vital part of the legal system in Australia. They represent people who have been charged with crimes and help them to understand their rights and options when it comes to defending themselves against allegations...
The term crime is a broad description of actions that constitutes an offence punishable by law. There are different kinds of crimes depending on the circumstances, victim, and damages done. For example, public nuisance and murder are both...
In Queensland, the police may search your premises with or without a search warrant and may remove certain property if it relates to their investigation. Applications for search warrants are made by police to a Justice of the Peace, Magistrates...
When an application for bail is made the court may consider the imposition or a Surety condition. A surety is actually a person. That is a person who will also sign the bail undertaking as a Guarantor for the defendant’s appearance before a...
Being confronted with an accusation of a criminal offence can be a harrowing experience. For most people, this can be a frightening and confusing time and the amount of legal jargon that is thrown around can only add to the stress. One of the...
In Queensland, Police have powers, in certain circumstances, to require an individual to provide fingerprints or identifying particulars and DNA samples. These powers are contained within the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000...
Have you received notification that your licence will be suspended? If you have, you may be eligible for a Court order to allow you to continue to drive under strict conditions. This Court order is called a Special Hardship Order (SHO) and must...
Usually when your criminal matters are proceeding to sentence before the Magistrates, District or Supreme courts, your solicitor or barrister will ask you to prepare something called a “character reference” for court. References should be...
THE LAW AND GEL BLASTERS IN QUEENSLAND Over the last year, our office has noted an increase in persons charged with offences involving gel blasters. These items (usually described as toys), can at times look identical to weapons such as handguns...
