It is evident that the Queensland police have the power to perform random roadside breath and saliva tests to ascertain whether a person had been driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, did you know that the police also have the authority to conduct blood tests in some circumstances to be able to … Continue reading Refusing a Blood Test in Queensland
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?
The police have the authority to pull you over in your vehicle at random to ask you to perform a breath test. The purpose of these breath tests is to identify whether you are intoxicated from alcohol or drugs whilst driving. The police can ask you to provide a sample of your breath regardless of … Continue reading Refusing Roadside Breath Tests
If you have been charged with an offence in Queensland, it is possible that you will be served with an Identifying Particulars Notice by a police officer. This notice is a direction from police that requires you to provide certain information about yourself that can potentially assist the investigation of your matters. Section 470 of … Continue reading What do I do If I have been served with an Identifying Particulars Notice?
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’
