The trial and Mr Tostee’s subsequent television interview with 60 Minutes has generated discussion in the community about Mr Tostee’s actions on the night of Ms Wright’s death and whether he was criminally responsible for her death.
Assault
One Punch Can Kill Laws
Earlier this month, the first person to be charged under Queensland’s “one punch can kill laws” pleaded guilty to the unlawful striking a 55 year old man who died from extensive injuries to the head caused by a single punch.
Is Smacking a Child Illegal?
Whilst most people have their own personal views in regards to smacking of children and many debates have taken place, it is often seen in the media that smacking is unlawful which has left people confused and unsure, however, a recent Supreme Court decision that has shed light on the legality of this controversial topic.
SNOS – Unlawful Striking Causing Death
The Queensland Government’s Safe Night Out Scheme has introduced new laws to target those who ‘kinghit’ another by imposing a tough legislative regime with lengthy penalties. Clause 14 of the Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Act 2014 amends the Criminal…
Sucker Punches and Provocation
In the light of recent ‘One Punch Can Kill’ media campaigns the Victorian Government has announced their intention to introduce mandatory minimum sentencing of 10 years for ‘king-hit’ killers, following the example set in New South Wales after public outrage when Kieran Loveridge received a 4 year sentence for punching Thomas Kelly at King’s Cross in Sydney, resulting in Kelly’s death.
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.
News
The “Bank of Mum and Dad”
Michael White
Making a Will – What is an Executor and what do they have to do?
What happens if you die without a Will?
The Importance of Completing a Pre-Settlement Inspection
Queensland Legislation Permits the Identity of an Accused to be Publicised
Buyer Beware – Failure to Pay Your Deposit on Time May Lead to Termination of Your Property Contract
