Articles
Application to remove driver’s licence disqualification
If your driver's licence is disqualified for more than two years, then after you have served a minimum of two years of the disqualification period, you can apply to the court to remove the disqualification.
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What is child pornography?
Child pornography is referred to in the law as “child exploitation material”. Although a substantial amount of child pornography offences involve a real child, charges can also be laid where no real child is involved.
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Criminal records and convictions
A criminal record is the formal report that you have been convicted of an offence, either by pleading guilty or having been found guilty. A list of your previous convictions is kept by the Police service and constitutes your criminal history.
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Help! I’ve been charged with ‘supplying a dangerous drug’
The police have arrested you and charged you with ‘supplying a dangerous drug’ but what exactly does that mean?
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New federal whistleblower laws related to companies
Whistleblowing laws in Australia extend beyond the public sector. A range of new protections for whistleblowers has recently been introduced in respect of complaints made about corporate conduct in Australia.
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How do I appeal my Magistrates Court conviction?
A person convicted of a criminal offence in the Queensland Magistrates Court has a right to appeal the court decision. There is no requirement to seek 'leave' or 'permission'.
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Dealing with police search warrants - the do's and don'ts
Under Queensland law, the police can execute a search warrant upon private premises in circumstances where they have reasonable grounds to suspect that they will locate evidence of a criminal offence.
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Character references in criminal proceedings
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.
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Workplace investigations involving criminal allegations
When allegations of misconduct in the workplace involve criminal behaviour, some different considerations arise compared to other workplace investigations.
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Restorative justice conferencing (previously called justice mediation)
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.
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The rights of employees under workplace investigation
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.
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