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’
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?
From 5 July 2021, it is an offence in Queensland for any adult not to report sexual offending against a child by another adult to police. This places a legal duty on all adults to report sexual offences against children unless they have a reasonable excuse not to. For this law, a child means a … Continue reading Failing to Report and protect children from sexual offending
Parole orders are used to prevent a defendant from reoffending in the community and to protect the safety of the community. A parole order allows a defendant to be supervised in the community for the duration of the order by the Department of Corrective Services who can impose conditions on where and how they live. … Continue reading How does parole work in Queensland?
Double Demerit Points It is a common misconception that all offences during holiday periods will attract double demerit points. In Queensland, double demerit points apply at any time of the year for repeat offenders for certain types of offences. They do not apply only for holidays periods. If you repeatedly commit a specific type of … Continue reading Double Demerit Points – When do they Apply?
