We are back for 2022. COVID has really thrown a spanner in the works for the start of 2022 so we have decided that all appointments will be offered via phone or videolink only until further notice. Our firm is able to operate entirely remotely if required and will continue to provide the same professional … Continue reading Appointments in 2022
If you have been charged with a criminal offence in Queensland, the police in most cases will issue you a notice to appear to start proceedings. Depending on the seriousness of the charges and your prior criminal history, you may be arrested and held in police custody. A police officer will decide whether they will … Continue reading Will I be granted bail if I am charged with an offence?
Grievous bodily harm The offence of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) is a crime pursuant to section 320 of the Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld). It is an assault where the injury caused amounts to ‘grievous bodily harm’. Grievous bodily harm is defined in section 1 of the Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld) as: The loss … Continue reading What is Grievous Bodily Harm?
The State Penalties Enforcement Registry (also known as SPER) is a division of the Office of State Revenue. It deals with: The State Penalties Enforcement Registry (also known as SPER) is a division of the Office of State Revenue. It deals with:Infringement Notice FinesCourt-Ordered FinesOffender LevyOffender Debt Recovery Orders. If you have not paid a … Continue reading What is SPER?
Character References Character references can be very effective material in a sentencing hearing in Queensland. The material contained in the reference can be relied upon to persuade a Judicial Officer that you are otherwise of good character, have a good employment history and/or have good prospects of rehabilitation. It can also assist in demonstrating the … Continue reading A guide to providing a Character reference for use in Court
