Can I get a work licence?

You may be eligible for a work licence if: you have been charged with drink driving, fail to provide a sample of breath at the roadside, or driving with a relevant drug in the blood or saliva (but not driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or fail to provide a specimen of breath [...]

By |2022-07-06T06:14:32+10:00July 5th, 2022||

Will I go to jail?

Whether you will go to jail or not depends on a number of considerations i.e. the evidence against you, previous criminal/traffic history and seriousness of the offending etc. A recent research report has found that the amount of jail sentences has increased in Queensland over a 14 year period from 2005-2019. In some courts, an [...]

By |2022-07-06T06:16:57+10:00July 5th, 2022||

What happens at court?

The first court date is called the first mention and you will usually need to appear in the local Magistrates Court. The depositions clerk calls you and then calls ‘all rise’ as the magistrate enters and sits at the bench. The magistrate stands and reads out the charges against you. The magistrates asks you how [...]

By |2022-07-06T06:17:32+10:00July 5th, 2022||

Do I need a lawyer?

Being charged with an offence is extremely stressful and immediately raises the question of whether you need a lawyer. Unfortunately, the answer is not a simple yes or no as everyone's situation is different but legal representation is definitely an important consideration. Most law firms will charge you just to receive some basic legal advice [...]

By |2022-07-05T02:39:24+10:00July 5th, 2022|
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