If you unlawfully cause someone’s death, the likely charges that could be laid against you in Queensland are going to be either murder or manslaughter. But what’s the difference between murder and manslaughter? When might you get charged with one or the other, and what are the consequences of each? As you’ll see in this …
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The idea of “bail” is part and parcel of criminal law in Queensland. Understanding the circumstances in which bail can, will, or won’t likely be granted is going to be critical if you are ever taken into custody on suspicion of an offence that requires a later Court appearance. In this article, we’re going to …
If you have been charged with an offence, at an early stage you are going to have a decision to make: do you plead guilty or not guilty to the charges levelled at you? Naturally this is a decision you should only make after having a chance to receive legal advice about your specific situation. …
In this article we’re going to run through some of the main things you need to know about gel blasters, and in particular whether you need a licence to have one. Now you’d think an article based on a yes/no question is going to be pretty short, right? Well, let’s just see about that… Do …
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In other articles we’ve explored the various aspects of the typical forms of physical assault that tend to come up for criminal lawyers on a regular basis. A common theme in many areas of assault is the concept of “consent”. But why is that? Can you seriously consent to being assaulted by another person? Yes. …
In QLD, a person who has been arrested and charged with a criminal offense may be eligible for bail. Bail is a court order that allows a person to be released from custody while their criminal charges are pending. Whether to go for bail or not depends on various factors, such as the nature & …
Drug trafficking is a serious offence in Queensland In this blog, we will discuss the issue of drug trafficking in Queensland, the types of dangerous drugs being trafficked, the laws in place to combat drug trafficking, and the consequences of being involved in drug trafficking. Types of Dangerous Drugs Trafficked in Queensland Queensland has seen …
If you’ve watched any legal shows on TV, one of the only accurate things that happens is when the jury gets told they need to be satisfied about something “beyond reasonable doubt”. But what does that actually mean? How much doubt is too much? Why is this the test? Important Note on the Beyond Reasonable …
If you read the news you will inevitably have seen recently a bit of a spate of juries being “discharged”. That is, during or after a criminal trial concludes, the jury is sent home without having reached a verdict. In Australia the most well known of these situations recently was the Bruce Lehrmann trial, where …
The idea of “bail” is part and parcel of criminal law in Queensland. Understanding the circumstances in which bail can, will, or won’t likely be granted is going to be critical if you are ever taken into custody on suspicion of an offence that requires a later Court appearance. In this article, we’re going to …
You’ve probably seen this happen sometimes: A person who is the subject of criminal charges gets an interview on TV for which they are paid – and widespread commentary suggests they shouldn’t be able to “profit from their crime”. Of course it’s not as simple of that. So what happens if you are accused of, …
Is it legal to own a gun in Australia? The short answer is yes… sort of, sometimes. The gun laws in Australia allow you to own a gun as long as you have the requisite documents. Below we’ll look at everything you need to abide by Australian gun laws, specifically focused on the laws in …
Wilful damage is one of the most commonly reported crime in Australia. So what is wilful damage, when might you be charged, what are the penalties and possible defences? What is Wilful Damage? Wilful damage is a misdemeanour that arises if someone “wilfully and unlawfully” damages any property. As you can imagine, this is a …
Public Nuisance and Related Charges If you or someone you know has recently faced a public nuisance charge, you may be wondering what it entails—incarceration, fines and potential penalties. Not to mention possible defences to discuss with your lawyer. In this article, we will run through the basics of the public nuisance charge. We will …
A cyclist has been found not guilty of serious assault after knocking a grandfather unconscious in a road rage incident last year. The victim was 'dumbfounded' at the verdict sitting down exclusively with 7NEWS this morning. https://t.co/ml7HLBtvLN @KaitlanSteadman #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/na8U6h7o1C — 7NEWS Gold Coast (@7NewsGoldCoast) November 25, 2021
