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?
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?
The State Penalties Enforcement Registry (also known as SPER) is a division of the Office of State Revenue. It deals with: The State Penalties Enforcement Registry (also known as SPER) is a division of the Office of State Revenue. It deals with:Infringement Notice FinesCourt-Ordered FinesOffender LevyOffender Debt Recovery Orders. If you have not paid a … Continue reading What is SPER?
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)
