Articles
Author: Caprice Gobie-Smith
Trafficking dangerous drugs in Queensland
Trafficking in dangerous drugs is one of the most serious criminal offences in Queensland. Under the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, any person who carries on a business of unlawfully trafficking in a dangerous drug is guilty of a crime.
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Unlicensed driving in Queensland
To drive a motor vehicle on a road in Queensland, a driver must hold a valid licence. If a driver is intercepted by police and does not hold a valid driver licence, they could be charged with an offence of driving unlicensed.
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Car stealing and unlawful use or possession of motor vehicles
With the “youth crime” crisis being a hot topic of public debate at the moment, the offence of car stealing is never far from the media spotlight. Stories of victim’s cars being stolen - often accompanied by home security footage showing the offenders in the act - feature regularly on the nightly news bulletins.
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Could your behaviour constitute unlawful stalking?
Did you know that intentionally directing your attention towards another person, where that person considers the attention to be unwelcome, destructive, or dangerous can amount to unlawful stalking?
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Applications for a special hardship order after licence suspension
If your driving licence is going to be suspended, in some circumstances you may be able to apply to obtain a “special hardship order” which may permit you to drive for certain purposes during the period of your licence suspension.
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Can I be terminated due to long term sick leave?
Your rights to paid and unpaid sick leave and the consequences a long-term absence from work due to illness may have on your employment.
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Stealing, robbery and burglary – what’s the difference?
Whilst stealing, robbery and burglary may appear to the public to be the same offences, there are significant differences between them.
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