It is evident that the Queensland police have the power to perform random roadside breath and saliva tests to ascertain whether a person had been driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, did you know that the police also have the authority to conduct blood tests in some circumstances to be able to … Continue reading Refusing a Blood Test in Queensland
If you have been charged with an offence in Queensland, it is possible that you will be served with an Identifying Particulars Notice by a police officer. This notice is a direction from police that requires you to provide certain information about yourself that can potentially assist the investigation of your matters. Section 470 of … Continue reading What do I do If I have been served with an Identifying Particulars Notice?
What is Stealing? You will be charged with the offence of stealing if the police allege you have taken something that belongs to someone else, without their consent and kept it with no intention of returning it. What does Prosecution Have to Prove? For an accused to be found guilty of an offence of stealing, … Continue reading Spotlight on ‘Stealing’
What is Fraud? Fraud involves a person dishonestly doing any of the following things: Obtaining property from someone elseConvincing someone to deliver property to someone elseObtaining a benefit from somebody elseCausing detriment to somebody elseUsing property belonging to somebody else (in whole or in part)Convincing a person to do something that they are lawfully entitled … Continue reading Spotlight on ‘Fraud’
Robbery A person will be charged with robbery if they use or threaten violence immediately before or after stealing property from a person. Robbery offences can be found under section 409 of the Criminal Code 1899 (Qld). What must Prosecution Prove? Prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt, that: The defendant stole something; andAt the … Continue reading Spotlight on ‘Robbery’
