Articles

Character references in criminal proceedings

15 October 2019

Providing your lawyer and the court with evidence of your otherwise good character can be crucial in criminal law sentencing proceedings. Significant weight can be placed on a character reference for court when determining the appropriate penalty to be imposed.

Workplace misconduct involving criminal allegations

Workplace investigations involving criminal allegations

08 October 2019

When allegations of misconduct in the workplace involve criminal behaviour, some different considerations arise compared to other workplace investigations.

What happens at a restorative justice conference?

Restorative justice conferencing (previously called justice mediation)

01 October 2019

During criminal law proceedings, a restorative justice conference may be deemed appropriate, in order to provide the complainant an opportunity to tell their story and the defendant an opportunity to take responsibility for their actions.

The rights of employees under workplace investigation

23 September 2019

If you are being investigated for alleged misconduct in the workplace, you have various rights that have to be met by your employer, and any investigator retained by your employer.

Revenge porn

16 September 2019

The community is increasingly confronted with situations involving the creation and distribution of sexually-explicit content. In recognition of this, Queensland has now implemented legislative reform to combat the ever-growing problem commonly known as ‘revenge porn’.

Sex offenders’ reporting obligations

10 September 2019

If you are convicted of a sexual offence against a child you will also be subject to reporting conditions. Offenders should familiarise themselves with their obligations under the Act, as failure to meet their obligations may lead to criminal charges, and possibly imprisonment.

6 tips for employers conducting workplace investigations

02 September 2019

Allegations of workplace misconduct may involve suggestions of professional rule violations, workplace misbehaviour such as sexual harassment or misuse of resources, or even criminal conduct such as fraud or stealing.

What is unlawful striking causing death?

27 August 2019

Unlawful striking causing death is a criminal offence that was introduced to Queensland’s Criminal Code in 2014. It is aimed at criminalising ‘coward punches’, particularly where such violence is alcohol fuelled. The offence also gets referred to as the ‘one punch law’.

Recovering legal costs in criminal law matters

Recovering your legal costs in criminal law matters

20 August 2019

One of the first questions we’re often asked by new clients is ‘Will our legal costs be reimbursed if we win?’ A large percentage of the population is ineligible for Legal Aid funding. Being a defendant in the criminal justice system can, therefore...