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?
Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program The Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program is designed for drivers who are convicted of high-risk drink driving offences. The purpose of this program is to provide assistance to drink drivers to separate drinking and driving when they get their licence back. There have been some recent amendments that came into effect in … Continue reading What is the Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program and do I have to participate in it?
What is a special hardship order (SHO)? A special hardship order is a court order that allows a driver with a suspended provisional or open licence to continue driving under specific and restricted conditions. This order is sought by people who have had their licence suspended through the loss of demerit points but need to … Continue reading Applying for a Special Hardship Order (SHO)
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?
Navarro Lawyers was established in 2018 by our director, Zoe Navarro. We only practice in our areas of expertise – criminal law, traffic law and domestic violence law. We focus on providing expert advice and representation to our clients in this important area of law. We are passionate about what we do. We will always … Continue reading Navarro Lawyers
