The Illicit Drug Diversion Program is a system that seeks to address a defendant’s drug use whilst in the early stages and reduce any further drug-related offending. Anyone who pleads guilty to an eligible drug charge in a Magistrates Court or Children’s Court may be directed to attend and complete a drug and education assessment … Continue reading What is the Drug Diversion Program in Queensland?
If you have been charged with a criminal or traffic offence in Queensland, the proceedings will commence in the Magistrates Court in your district. Depending on the charge, it will then either be finalised in that court, or will be committed to the District or Supreme Court for finalisation. mAGISTRATES cOURT The Magistrate’s Court is … Continue reading Which Queensland Courts can hear Criminal Matters?
If you have been charged with an offence related to drugs in Queensland you will be required to attend the local Magistrates Court in the first instance. There are some drug charges that can be determined in the Magistrates Court either on a plea of guilty or not guilty. There are, however, some drug charges … Continue reading Will my drug charges be finalised in the Magistrates, District or Supreme Court?
