What are the Wider Effects of a Criminal Conviction?
Having a criminal conviction on your record can have lasting consequences. Not all convictions are for serious offences, yet a conviction can still end up being a nuisance for years into the future. For example, you might have a conviction...
Getting a DUI Dismissed if Diagnosed with Depression
If you have been diagnosed with a mental condition like depression, you may be able to have criminal charges against you dismissed under a Section 32 order. Section 32 is a provision of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act which allows...
Do I Need a Traffic Lawyer?
Traffic matters can range from a speeding ticket right up to very serious offences like dangerous driving occasioning death. While many of us may have got caught by a red light or speed camera, when it comes to contesting a...
When Small Matters Turn Into Large Legal Problems
Two recent incidents have cast a spotlight on how small matters can quickly turn into monumental legal issues. A Queensland man caused a hijacking scare on a flight to Bali on Friday after mistaking the cockpit for the toilet, while...
Representations: How to Get Your Case Dropped Before it Reaches a Defended Hearing or Jury Trial
Our video and Blog post below discusses the question: What are Representations? What are Representations? Representations are basically letters to the prosecution asking them to drop some or all, or reduce the seriousness, of charges brought against you. Charges can...
Providing a Personal Reference in Court
Do you know someone who is facing criminal charges and has to go to court? Providing a personal reference for someone who is going to court can help them present a favourable impression to the judge or magistrate, and may help...
Innocent Until Proven Guilty – A Basic Guide to Criminal Law
Breaking the law covers everything from minor traffic infringements, drug possession up to more serious offences like terrorism. This quick guide to criminal law will tell you what makes up a criminal offence, whose job it is to prove the...
Will a Section 10 Dismissal Affect my Ability to Travel?
Have you ever thought about the consequences that a criminal record could have on any future overseas trips you were planning on taking? Imagine being restricted on which countries you could visit next time you go on a holiday. Getting...
The pitfalls of engaging law firms with budgets
It’s no secret that lawyers have a reputation for charging their clients excessive fees, and often clients are shocked when they receive an exorbitant bill from their lawyer. What many clients don’t realise is why legal bills can be so...
Can I Get a Section 10 Dismissal or Conditional Release Order for Drink Driving?
If you have been charged with a drink driving offence, the consequences you face can be serious. You can be fined, and can even face a jail term depending on the severity of the offence. You will also face a...
