Criminal Law
Changes to the Youth Justice Act
Further changes to the Youth Justice Act came into effect from 12 February 2018.
Welcome Nathan Crook
Nathan Crook joins our criminal law team.
New Criminal Offence “Industrial Manslaughter”
A new Industrial Manslaughter offence came into effect on 23 October 2017 following recent high-profile workplace tragedies including those at Dreamworld and Eagle Farm last year.
Have you been issued a Police Protection Notice?
Changes to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act now give police further power with respect to the conditions which they can impose in a Police Protection Notice’s to those who allegedly commit acts of domestic violence.
Dangerous Driving Leads to Heavy Penalties
Do you know what’s considered ‘dangerous operation of a motor vehicle’ and the penatlies associated with such charge?
Judge for Yourself!
Media outlets and members of the public often criticise sentences imposed by our Court system on Defendants. The Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council have launched a new interactive website giving the general public an opportunity to play the role of a sentencing Judge.
Unregistered Weapons
Many remember the Port Arthur Massacre in 1996 and the changes to weapons regulations which followed. Breaches of the Weapons Act and associated regulations carry serious consequences.
Domestic Violence & Bail Changes
A Bill to amend the Bail Act has passed Queensland Parliament. The amendments to the Bail Act come after several high profile domestic violence incidents.
Quad Bikes Cause Injury and Death
Queensland introduced tougher laws on 1 February 2017 in a bid to reduce quad bike related deaths and injuries.
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