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Caprice Gobie-Smith

Associate

Caprice joined Gilshenan & Luton in 2019. Initially starting as a paralegal, Caprice gained extensive experience in the criminal jurisdiction assisting our solicitors on a variety of criminal trials and coronial inquests before being admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2022.

Caprice appears frequently in all Courts across Queensland in both simple and complex matters. In the criminal defence area, Caprice is available to assist in all aspects of criminal law, with particular experience in:

  • drug related offences, including large scale trafficking matters;
  • assault offences (including offences of violence, sexual assault and rape);
  • traffic matters (including serious offences such as dangerous operation of a motor vehicle);
  • domestic and family violence matters (for both the aggrieved and respondents); and
  • coronial investigations.

In addition, Caprice also regularly assists complainants and victims who require assistance in navigating our criminal justice system.

Caprice maintains a strong relationship with her clients and is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for her clients.

Outside of work, Caprice enjoys spending time with her mini dachshund ‘Alfie’ and travelling.

Recent articles by Caprice

When suitability matters become a barrier to admission into the legal profession

When suitability matters become a barrier to admission into the legal profession
Admission to the legal profession in Queensland is not granted as a matter of course, even when an applicant has satisfied all academic and practical training requirements.
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The criminal offence of leaving your child unattended

The criminal offence of leaving your child unattended
Parents and guardians often wonder at what age they can responsibly leave their children alone. While the criminal law in Queensland doesn’t assist with what might be regarded as responsible parenting, it does set some limits about when a child can be legally left alone.
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Stale qualifications when applying for admission into the legal profession

Stale qualifications when applying for admission into the legal profession
Is your law degree too old? In Queensland, admission into the legal profession is subject to both academic and practical legal training requirements. However, many prospective applicants are unaware of an important eligibility condition: the currency of those qualifications. This concept is known as stale qualifications.
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Disclosure requirements for applicants for admission to the legal profession in Queensland

Disclosure requirements for applicants for admission to the legal profession in Queensland
This article will explore the key matters that are taken into consideration by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board when considering applicants for admission into the legal profession in Queensland.
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