High range drink driving in Queensland is considered a serious offence. How serious the penalty will be, is dependant on how high your alcohol reading is. Any person found driving a vehicle with an alcohol limit of over 0.15%, will be considered over the high alcohol limit and will be charged with a high-range drink … Continue reading Can I go to Jail for Drink Driving?
What is the charge 'Unlawful Use of motor Vehicle'? Unlawful use of a motor vehicle (UUMV) is the crime of using a motor vehicle, vessel or aircraft without the consent of the lawful owner. It carries a maximum penalty of 7 years imprisonment. Importantly, any person in the vehicle as a passenger will also be … Continue reading Spotlight on ‘Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle’
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’
