What is hooning? Hooning is the phrase used to describe any anti-social behaviour conducted in a motor vehicle, such as speeding, street racing, burnouts or playing loud music from the car stereo. Hooning includes traffic offences, such as dangerous driving, careless driving, driving without reasonable consideration for other people, driving in a way that makes … Continue reading I have been charged with a Hooning Offence. Will my vehicle be impounded?
Recording a conviction For an adult that appears before the court and pleads guilty to an offence, unless they are sentenced to imprisonment, the Presiding Judicial Officer has discretion as to whether a conviction is recorded or not. The factors the Court must have regard to when determining whether to record a conviction are contained … Continue reading Will I have a criminal conviction recorded?
In Queensland the general rule is that police are not allowed to enter your premises without a warrant. However, there are exceptions which are discussed below. Entering your premises without a warrant Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 sets out the procedures that police must follow to enter a premises without a warrant. Police may … Continue reading Can Police Enter my Premises without a warrant?
Grievous bodily harm The offence of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) is a crime pursuant to section 320 of the Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld). It is an assault where the injury caused amounts to ‘grievous bodily harm’. Grievous bodily harm is defined in section 1 of the Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld) as: The loss … Continue reading What is Grievous Bodily Harm?
Character References Character references can be very effective material in a sentencing hearing in Queensland. The material contained in the reference can be relied upon to persuade a Judicial Officer that you are otherwise of good character, have a good employment history and/or have good prospects of rehabilitation. It can also assist in demonstrating the … Continue reading A guide to providing a Character reference for use in Court
