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.
Monique Sheppard
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.
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 what was otherwise verbal interactions is an area that parents should take particular note of.
The Perils of Email … Defaming Colleagues in the Workplace
Emails are now imbedded into many of our workplaces as an efficient means of communication.
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 the three co-accuseds are expected to take some weeks in the Supreme Court in September – October later this year.
Drugs: Getting Caught In the Net
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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.
Unlawfully Obtained Evidence: What are the Circumstances it may be Excluded
turned_in_notMonique Sheppard, Unlawfully Obtained Evidence
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.
Prosecution reliance on previous convictions: Case study Constable SJ Miers v Blewett [2013] QCA 23
turned_in_notEnforcement of Judgments, Unfair Dismissal
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.
The Honourable Justice Patrick A Keane
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Vince Campbell and I will be off to the High Court in Canberra on Tuesday 5 March 2013.
On Tuesday 5 March 2013 Patrick Keane who is currently the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia will be sworn in as the 50th ever High Court Judge of Australia.
Applications to Extend Limitation Period
In Queensland the various Acts that govern the rights of individuals to sue for damages for personal injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents, work related incidents or public liability incidents provide that if a claim is not lodged pursuant to…
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Tip’s for co-parenting after separation
Identification Requirements for property transactions- Discretionary trusts – what happens with the assets in the trust when you die?
Government addresses REIQ concerns over new tenancy laws Bill
Expansion of Macrossan & Amiet
Promotion Announcement
False Comments on Facebook results in order for damages
