Attendance Date: January 2018 Overview of Case: The client called our office on the first day back after the Christmas holidays with an urgent enquiry due to their children being withheld and relocated by the other parent.  The client had not seen the children for two weeks and had found out that the mother had […]

The Charges: Possessing Counterfeit Money Court Attended: Southport Magistrates Court Attendance Date: 15/01/18 Overview of Case: Our client was charged with possessing a counterfeit $50.00 note which was found in her handbag. This offence is under the Crimes (Currency) Act 1981 Qld. Our client had no history of criminal convictions however the offence carries a maximum penalty […]

The Charges:  The Drugs Misuse Act Qld 1986 – Possess Dangerous Drugs (Maximum Penalty 25 years Imprisonment), Possessing Things (Maximum 15 years Imprisonment), Possess property suspected of having been used in connection with the commission of a drug offence (Maximum 2 years Imprisonment) Court Attended: Beenleigh Magistrates Court. Attendance Date: January 2018. Overview of Case: Our […]

The Charges: Possession of an Unregistered Firearm (Weapons Offence) Common Assault (Domestic Violence) Willful damage (Domestic Violence) Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Court Attended: Southport Magistrates Court Attendance Date: 10 January 2018 Overview of Case: Our client was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, common assault, willful damage and dangerous operation of […]

The Charges: Use a Carriage Service to Access Child Pornography Material. Under the Criminal Code Act 1995, the maximum penalty for this charge is 15 years imprisonment. Court Attended: District Court of Queensland Attendance Date: December 2017 Overview of Case: Our client was charged with three (3) offences relating to the access of child pornography […]

The Charges:   Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm Court Attended: Southport Magistrates Court Attendance Date: 09/01/18 Overview of Case: Our client was charged with assaulting a security guard at a nightclub causing him bodily harm.  Our client had no criminal history however the offence carries a maximum penalty of 7 years imprisonment.  After successful negotiations with […]

The Charges: Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle Receipt of tainted property Driving while disqualified Court Attended:  Coolangatta Magistrates Court Attendance Date: December 2017 Overview of Case: Client was found to be driving a stolen motor vehicle and subsequently engaged in a high-speed pursuit which travelled over the QLD/NSW border.  Client had already served 6 […]

The Charges: Driving unlicensed (repeat offender) Court Attended: Beenleigh Magistrates Court Attendance Date: 13/12/17 Overview of Case: Our client was charged with unlicensed driving (repeat offender).  The client had previous disqualifications for the same offence. Outcome:  He was convicted and fined $500.00 and was disqualified for the minimum period of 1 month.