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...
A domestic violence order can be brought by application in a private capacity or the police can initiate an application. Typically, if the Police get involved with a domestic violence application there has been a trigger offence or event...
