Appearing in court is a very stressful experience, especially when asked to appear to give evidence. In some cases, you can be coerced to appear in court when evidence is needed, and the investigating body feels you could have useful...
The term domestic and family violence has become very common in Australia. More and more people are coming out to seek legal help from these types of violence. However, all charges can be challenged in court because facts can be...
The police are allowed by the law to arrest anyone to maintain law and order. That’s their core duty. When arrested, the police will tell you that you are under arrest. They will also tell you the reason for your arrest. You can be...
Are you dissatisfied with the court’s decision? The Queensland justice system assumes that a judge, jury or magistrate can base their decision on a mistake and thus produce an inaccurate judgement. Aggrieved parties are allowed to...
Most people may not be aware that Queensland was the first state in Australia to enact anti-stalking legislation back in 1993. Although the first attempt was highly criticised as unnecessary, the legislation would later prove essential with the...
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...
Witnesses are crucial for a fair decision when judging a case. It would be very unfair if you have information that would change the course of a case, and you keep quiet. But not many people are willing to risk their lives being a witness to a...
Fare evasion has become an important issue, especially in public transport. More and more people are getting into the habit of evading paying for transport and/or travelling more than the allowed distance they paid for. Trying to...
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...
Social media is fun. It is a place where we can meet virtually with people across the world and communicate with a touch of a button. But these platforms have also increasingly become a perfect ground for criminals, hiding behind the computer and...
Graffiti, also known as tagging, is not always a piece of art as most people take it. According to Australian law, it can also be a form of vandalism and a crime that’s punishable by law. In fact, defacing property with graffiti...
