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December 20, 2013
One Punch Can Kill
The death of 18 year old Thomas Kelly in Sydney and the subsequent guilty plea of 19 year old Kieran Loveridge to a charge of manslaughter in November this year brought home the senselessness of alcohol driven violence.
November 15, 2013
New Bikie Legislation
The events of a week in mid October in the Queensland Legislative Assembly were quite remarkable. Within one week the Liberal National Government introduced and passed urgent legislation to effect significant legislative reforms namely the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act 2013 (Qld) (“VLAD Act”) and the Criminal Law (Criminal Organisations Disruption) Amendment Act 2013.
October 18, 2013
Stalking… Offensive Material Posted on Social Media Platforms may Expose you to Prosecution!
It would come as no surprise to you that it is an offence to stalk another person. Stalking is a serious offence that can generally only be dealt with in the District Court. However, what constitutes the offence and the role which social media (via text messages, chat rooms, Facebook, etc) are playing in recording…
August 20, 2013
The Perils of Email … Defaming Colleagues in the Workplace
Emails are now imbedded into many of our workplaces as an efficient means of communication.
June 21, 2013
Within the Act? What else might you be charged with?
The upcoming trial of Phillip Abell, Benjamin Power and Donna McAvoy for the murder of Detective Senior Constable Damian Leeding at the Pacific Pine Tavern in May 2011 is a stark example of how a common criminal purpose may be relied upon by the prosecution notwithstanding that there may be unanticipated consequences. The trials of…
May 23, 2013
Drugs: Getting Caught In the Net
We would all like to think that we know the people that we live with. However, with rental prices being what they are and the often inevitable urge to leave home at the first opportunity, adolescents frequently house share to keep costs of living to a minimum.
April 18, 2013
Unlawfully Obtained Evidence: What are the Circumstances it may be Excluded
It may come as a surprise to understand that whether or not evidence which the police have unlawfully obtained is not determinative of whether it may be used by the prosecution against you.
March 27, 2013
Prosecution reliance on previous convictions: Case study Constable SJ Miers v Blewett [2013] QCA 23
A person’s criminal history can have a significant impact on many aspects of your daily life; from your ability to obtain visas to travel overseas, employment opportunities with both private and government agencies to restrictions for the possession of your firearms.