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?
Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle Any person who operates, or in any way interferes with the operation of, a vehicle dangerously in any place is committing a misdemeanour under section 328A of the Criminal Code 1899 (Qld). The person commits a crime if any of the following circumstances of aggravation are alleged: The offender is … Continue reading What is “Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle”?
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?
