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What is bail and how does it work? If you are arrested, you may be eligible to apply for bail. Bail releases you from custody while you wait for the charges to be dealt with. It is a written promise that is signed, guaranteeing you will appear in court on the date written on that … Continue reading Magistrates Court and Supreme Court Bail
What is public nuisance? Public nuisance is when a person’s behaviour interferes, or is likely to interfere, with the peaceful passage through, or enjoyment of, a public place by a member of the public. Since it is quite a broad offence, there are plenty of examples of behaviour that would be considered public nuisance, such … Continue reading Public Nuisance – QLD
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
In Queensland, almost all disputes will be dealt with by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), the Magistrate’s Court, District Court or Supreme Court. It simply depends on the amount of money in dispute as to which court you will go to. What are the thresholds of the monetary orders in Queensland? Queensland Civil … Continue reading QCAT Money Orders
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
Many products make some pretty absurd claims about what they can deliver; whether it be about your weight, your wrinkles, your teeth colour, how effectively they clean your bathrooms, etc. While most of the time we shake our head in disappointment and vow never to waste our money on it again, it was clearly effective … Continue reading False Advertising: Misleading and Deceptive Conduct in Advertising
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?
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