Search warrants. Anyone who has watched a crime drama on television is familiar with the concept: police officers charging into a home on the authority of a piece of paper….
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The Magistrates Court of Queensland is the lower level of the Queensland Court system and sees many minor offences; hearing about 95% of court cases. Most of both criminal and…
Special Hardship Orders Have you received a notice suspending your licence for either the accumulation of demerit points, or for a speeding offence? If you have received such a notice…
LawBuddy Criminal Law Frequently Asked Questions LawBuddy offers a quick and easy way to find the right lawyer for you. What is the difference between an indictable, summary and regulatory…
“Institutional recklessness” of Federal Police may give rise to appeals. It was recently revealed that a systemic failure by the Australian Federal Police could result in multiple appeals, after it…
Listen closely – there will be a test. In a pre-trial hearing, the Supreme Court ruled that jurors will be asked 3 simple questions. The trial, which starts next Tuesday…
7 students from the University of Queensland have been issued fines for jumping from a commercial boat at night, whilst on a party cruise down the Brisbane River. The students…
St Kilda police have texted a lady after she failed to stop during a car chase on St Kilda Road last Tuesday. The car chase was called off after it…
Criminal Law – What is Self Defence? LawBuddy takes all the guess work out of trying to find Lawyers. Click here to see a list of our recommended and LawBuddy…
Victoria recently amended the Summary Offences and Sentencing Act via the Summary Offences and Sentencing Amendment Bill. The changes give Victorian police greater discretion and powers when dealing with protesters,…
The Northern Territory has revealed that it is considering legislation that would see mothers that drink in dangerous amounts whilst pregnant either prosecuted or restrained. Attorney-General John Elferink is concerned…
The answer is “Yes.” Basically, a warrant will continue to be in force until you are arrested, even if it has been issued in another state of Australia. Need more…
3 Victorian men, who whilst on holiday in Queensland were arrested and charged under Queensland’s anti-association laws, have been granted bail by the Supreme Court. Originally 5 Victorian men, they…
Anthony James Lescowitch Jr. was wanted since November last year in regards to an assault that took place in July. On the morning of the 21st of January 2013, local…
A recent article in The Age highlights alarming figures that show more assaults occur on Australia Day than any other public holiday. Australia Day assaults also nearly double the average…
New laws proposed by NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell will attempt to curb alcohol-fuelled violence in the heart of Sydney. The proposed laws include expanded lockout zones, no new liquor licences,…
Two teenagers have been left with severe burns after an accelerant was allegedly poured on an open fire, causing an explosion. The explosion took place during a house party in…
LawBuddy takes all the guess work out of trying to search Lawyers. Click here to see a list of our recommended and LawBuddy qualified Lawyers Recently 5 Victorians with alleged…
LawBuddy takes all the guess work out of trying to find Lawyers. Click here to see a list of our recommended and LawBuddy qualified Lawyers Is it time to intervene…
Queensland Attorney-General Jarod Bleijie has flagged the possibility of further slashing judicial discretion with the potential for mandatory sentences for crimes such as sex offences through to burglary and car…