The ease of selling items on Gumtree, eBay and Facebook these days makes it an easy avenue for thieves to sell stolen property quickly, relatively anonymously and unlawfully. However, theft is not the only crime in this situation; the Summary Offences Act 2005 includes the offence of unlawfully possessing stolen property. Therefore, buyers need to … Continue reading Unlawful Possession of Stolen Property – QLD
Category: Criminal Law
Murder, manslaughter and homicide – QLD
Many people are often confused by the terms homicide, murder and manslaughter. In Queensland, offenders found guilty of any of these offences will face a life-changing legal battle and if found guilty will face imprisonment. Here is a brief explanation of the terms: What is homicide? Homicide is a broad term used to explain the killing of … Continue reading Murder, manslaughter and homicide – QLD
Cybersecurity, Law Firms and You
Just like any other business in this day and age, law firms face a new breed of criminal: cyber-based criminals. Cyber-attacks and data breaches have increased over 700% since February last year in Australia. Despite this, companies and employees are more often than not, untrained, uneducated and ill-equipped to deal with such attacks. What are … Continue reading Cybersecurity, Law Firms and You
Do you have debt and taxes owed to the government?
The Australian Tax Office and its government bodies are examples of the types of organisations that you do not want to ‘put off’ paying your debts to. Not only are there hefty penalties associated with debts not being paid on time, but there are also heavy repercussions that may impact you, your travel and future … Continue reading Do you have debt and taxes owed to the government?
NSW Covert Cameras
Regardless of whether you are checking directions, seeing who a text message is from or changing your music playlist, in New South Wales, new high-tech cameras are catching drivers for using their mobile phones. In an unprecedented move, this innovative technology has been rolled out across 45 locations throughout New South Wales since September 2019 … Continue reading NSW Covert Cameras
What is double jeopardy?
Double jeopardy: the prosecution or punishment of a person twice for the same offence. Alison and Jillian Barrett, Sydney Morning Herald The term 'double jeopardy' was made famous by 1999, the film , but what does it actually mean in the context of Australian law? A double jeopardy clause provides protection against an individual from … Continue reading What is double jeopardy?
What is a Special Hardship Order?
A ‘Special Hardship Order’ (SHO) is a court order which allows a person to drive for specified purposes only, and subject to strict conditions, during the period of a licence suspension. For many people, this licence is the difference between keeping and losing their jobs. A Special Hardship Order is not automatically granted. Firstly, you … Continue reading What is a Special Hardship Order?
What powers do police in Queensland have?
If you are ever approached by a police officer in the streets, it can be quite helpful to understand their rights and responsibilities – and what you legally need to tell them. A couple of myths that we can dispel upfront - you do not need to be at a police station to be interviewed … Continue reading What powers do police in Queensland have?
Queensland Law 