Being in charge of a motor vehicle while intoxicated is an offence, so it’s important to be cautious. Did you know that it is an offence to be in charge of a motor vehicle while intoxicated? This means that, if you’re inside your car after a few drinks, you might be breaking the law even […]

Drink driving is a common offence, but it can have serious consequences. If you are given a breath test and you are over the legal limit, you will be charged. You’ll also have to appear in front of a magistrate. Loss of licence is one consequence of drink driving, but in some cases, you might […]

Before going to Court for a family law matter, you first need to attempt mediation. One way to do so is through family dispute resolution. This involves a qualified mediator working with you and your former spouse. The aim is to reach an agreement on areas of conflict. But, if a resolution is not achieved, […]

If you’re involved in a criminal investigation, you might be asked to participate in a recorded interview. There is a risk involved in participating in one of these police interviews before you have spoken to a lawyer. Anything that you do or say in a police interview will be recorded and could be used against […]

You may be wondering what happens after being charged by the police. If you’ve been charged by the police and you need to go to court, there are a few options available to you. You can plead guilty to the offence, plead not guilty to the offence, or make submissions or representations to the police. […]

Brooke Winter talks about what you should do if you have been in a vehicle accident, including your obligations for exchanging details with the other drivers involved. If the police become involved, you should seek legal advice from an expert traffic lawyer. At Brooke Winter Solicitors, our team of expert solicitors are highly experienced in […]

When you apply for bail, you are making a commitment to appear for the court dates listed on your bail application. It’s important to take care when applying for bail, as you will usually have only one opportunity to make an application. In other words, if you apply for bail and your application is declined, […]

What Happens for a Respondent? If you have been told you’re a respondent for a domestic violence order application, you might have some questions about what this means. It can be a confusing time, but it can help to have a clear picture of what’s likely to happen next. At Brooke Winter Solicitors, we often […]

Obstructing police is a criminal offence in QLD. This means that if you hinder police in the course of their work, you may be charged with obstructing police. This means that it’s a good idea to comply with any reasonable directions of the police. You do, however, have the right to remain silent, and the […]

Domestic violence is a broad range of behaviours, including physical violence, verbal abuse, emotional abuse or economic abuse. If you’re experiencing domestic violence in a relationship, you might feel unsafe or threatened. If you believe you have been experiencing domestic violence in a relationship, you may apply for a Domestic Violence Order. This video explains […]