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Bosscher Lawyers recently represented a client in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court, charged with driving whilst suspended, having driven after being served a notice of suspension by police.

In light of the recent matter before the ACT courts, involving Brittany Higgins as the complainant, together with recent news articles discussing unresolved criminal matters, it is important… Read More »The Presumption of Innocence

There has been significant attention given recently to the sentencing of a young man who (at 17 years of age), whilst driving dangerously and under the influence of… Read More »The Important Balance of Youth Justice

Clients are often concerned about the impact of their criminal matters on their job and employment prospects in the future. While this article provides important information for people… Read More »Criminal Convictions, Criminal History and Employment

Elizabeth Anne Turner, a 67-year-old mother jailed for attempting to pervert justice and perjury, successfully had her conviction overturned and will have a retrial.

With news that alleged drug importer Mostafa Baluch has been found and arrested, police are continuing to make comments about the original grant of bail, the latest indicating… Read More »The Arrest of Mostafa Baluch Reignites Bail Furore

Yaacov Amsalem, a 50-year-old Israeli national, faced a Brisbane court on Tuesday following his extradition from the Philippines. Amsalem is facing charges of conspiracy to import a commercial… Read More »Bosscher Lawyers Represent Man Charged with Attempt to Smuggle 200kg of Cocaine

Matthew James Long and Alenxadra Chiodo appeared before the Noosa Magistrate’s court on Tuesday in relation to drug charges. criminal Defence lawyer Alex Jones of Bosscher Lawyers is… Read More »Bosscher Lawyers Representing People Charged in Noosa Drug Raid

 After several years of hiding in the Philippines, Yaacov Amsalem, a French-Israeli national, was turned over to Australian authorities – considered a ‘high-value international drug lord and fugitive,’… Read More »Alleged International Drug Lord to Be Represented by Bosscher Lawyers

A 67-year old mother and grandmother have successfully had her conviction overturned before the Queensland Court of Appeal. After her trial before the Mackay District Court in November… Read More »Mother Convicted of Assisting Her Son to Flee the Country to Avoid Drug Charges Wins Appeal

A country woman at heart, and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Also, a criminal who helped mastermind her allegedly drug-dealing son’s escape from justice. At the age… Read More »Escaped Queensland alleged drug trafficker lashes police over jailing of mother

Bosscher Lawyers‘ are representing Brock Newman who has been charged after allegedly being found in possession of more than $4 million worth of drugs. Read More Photo: 9… Read More »Two Men Charged in Connection with $4 million Drug Bust

Bosscher Lawyers’ Alex Jones has represented an alleged drug smuggler’s mother who allegedly helped her son flee Australia. Following a nine-day trial, the accused was found guilty of… Read More »Bosscher Lawyers Represent Queensland Mum Jailed for Helping Fugitive Son

The Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 places a duty of care upon people in charge of animals. This duty of care extends to the provision of food,… Read More »RSPCA Prosecutions and Offences Under the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001

Fast cars, luxury houses, designer brands, glamorous Instagram models and Bitcoin fortunes – it’s no wonder a case currently before the Queensland Supreme Court is in the news.… Read More »Bosscher Lawyers’ to Vigorously Defend Alleged Money Launderer

The high profile and long-running case of Mackay mother Elizabeth Anne Turner was resolved recently when she was found guilty in the District Court of helping her son… Read More »Mackay Mother Elisabeth Turner Found Guilty

Queensland is renowned for many things, including its fantastic climate, beautiful beaches and resorts. Collectively these attributes make the ‘Sunshine State’ a desirable place to live, and a… Read More »What You Need to Know About Dangerous Drugs in Queensland

As the battle between animal activists and New South Wales farmers rages, it seems the state government has chosen sides. And it has sided with the farmers. On… Read More »What Are the Proposed New Trespass Laws?

Just like drink driving, drug driving can have devastating consequences. In a worst case scenario it can cause a catastrophic or fatal crash. And because it jeopardizes innocent… Read More »What You Need to Know About Drug Driving Charges

For Australians, the ability to drive legally is essential. A valid driving licence allows us to get to work and school, to get groceries, to get to the… Read More »Driving While Suspended or Disqualified in Queensland: What You Need to Know

When a person is convicted of an offence, whether it is a serious or relatively minor offence, the effect on their life can be profound. Even after serving… Read More »Will a Conviction Be Recorded Against Me?

These days, it seems like every channel that you flip to on the television is some kind of cop show or procedural drama. Because of this, even the… Read More »What Does Bail Mean and Will I Get It?

In this podcast, Grace Townsend is joined by Michael Bosscher and Alex Jones to talk about what you can and can’t do when dealing with the police.

In this podcast, Michael Bosscher is with Alex Jones and Grace Townsend to discuss about ‘the defence of mistake of fact’.

For the authorities, combating domestic violence in Brisbane Queensland is an ongoing challenge. Thousands of applications for domestic violence orders (DVOs) are initiated annually, and there are no… Read More »How Do I Make Changes to a QLD Domestic Violence Order?

Let’s be honest. One of the single biggest factors, if not the biggest factor, that prevents people from seeking legal representation is the cost. But what people sometimes… Read More »Five Ways To Reduce Legal Fees

Sometimes, police seize property in the course of exercising their duties and investigating crime. If your property has been seized by police, it is important to know your… Read More »Police Powers and Responsibilities – Seized Property

“That it is better 100 guilty Persons should escape than that one innocent Person should suffer, is a Maxim that has been long and generally approved” – Benjamin… Read More »Why the Defence of “Mistake of Fact” in Rape Cases Matters

Recently, an American police officer, Mohameed Noor, was found guilty of Murder in the Third Degree for the killing of Australian woman, Ruszczyk Damond. Noor and his partner,… Read More »Murder in the Third Degree? Does This Apply in Australia

The Judicial Review Act 1991 (Qld) enables a person to challenge the legality of administrative decisions such as decisions made by Government Departments and agencies and Magistrates/Judges. A… Read More »Judicial Review

In Australia, driving isn’t an entitlement or a right. It is a privilege and a responsibility that shouldn’t be taken lightly. That’s why everyone needs a licence to… Read More »Have You Been Charged with Driving Without a Licence?

In 2018, the sentencing of a Brisbane man to nearly 10 years imprisonment brought renewed attention to Queensland’s unlawful striking causing death – or “one punch can kill”… Read More »Unlawful Striking Causing Death – “One Punch Can Kill”

Listen to our podcast Episode 3 Series 1 – The Bosscher Lawyers Files with Award-Winning Journalist Kate Kyriacou  

Everyone knows that if you are found guilty of a crime, you’re convicted of the offence. Convictions, unsurprisingly, have serious ramifications and can potentially follow you for the… Read More »What is a Conviction & How Can I Prevent it From Being Recorded?

Thanks to TV shows and pop culture, many people believe they understand how the criminal justice system works. Police shows, procedural dramas and legal adaptations tend to create… Read More »What are Your Rights under Criminal Law?

As statistics graphically illustrate, drink driving remains an international problem. According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, in 2015 more than 50% of all traffic deaths on… Read More »The Drink Driving Guide

Though TV crime dramas like to glorify the loose cannon cop who doesn’t “play by the rules” and will break down a door in a heartbeat, in reality… Read More »What You Need to Know About Search Warrants

Many Australians may find themselves dealing with a Court matter at some point in their lives. And many of those people will end up feeling decisions made against… Read More »Can I Appeal My Sentence in Queensland?

Recent commentary on sentencing principles in Queensland have seen public calls for ‘maximum sentences’ for those convicted of murder or manslaughter where the victim is a child. This… Read More »‘Life’ Sentences

Over the last 4 years, Bosscher Lawyers have utilised their unique relationship with other organisations to assist drug offenders obtain the best possible results when sentenced by Queensland… Read More »Help with drug charges & rehabilitation for you or your loved one

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… Read More »Do the Police Need a Search Warrant?

According to a recent report by the LNP, only 27 bikies in Queensland have handed in their patches since the Labor government introduced its new organised crime laws… Read More »What are the Consorting Laws in Queensland?

On 14 September 2016 Queensland Parliament passed the Child Protection (Mandatory Reporting – Mason’s Law) Amendment Bill 2016. The amendment to the legislation resulted from the stoic campaigning… Read More »Mason’s Law Seeks to Protect Children

The Government has recently announced a firearms amnesty, in place from 1st July to 30th September 2017. The amnesty comes over twenty years after the famous 1996 amnesty,… Read More »Firearms Amnesty

Criminal Lawyers Brisbane at Bosscher Lawyers are acting for Anti-Islamic State fighter Ashley Dyball who has been remanded in custody charged with murder over the disappearance of Samuel… Read More »Another Man Charged with the Murder of Samuel Thompson

PRESS RELEASE OLIVER BRIDGEMAN – ARREST WARRANT Bosscher Lawyers Brisbane 3 March 2016 We are aware that the Australian Federal Police have confirmed a warrant has been issued… Read More »Oliver Bridgeman – Arrest Warrant

A Queensland teenager had his passport cancelled after an Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation assessment found he travelled to Syria to engage in “politically motivated violence” or commit… Read More »Oliver Bridgeman’s Lawyer Argues Evidence is ‘Incapable of Rationally Supporting’ Conclusions

LAST week, Bosscher Lawyers, acting for Toowoomba teenager Oliver Bridgeman were advised the Australian Government had cancelled his passport. Mr Bridgeman was reported missing by his parents in… Read More »Government Cancels Oliver Bridgeman’s Passport

The Queensland Government last week announced a significant tightening of our “lockout laws”. It would seem our Government is intent on living up to Queensland’s “nanny-state” moniker. The… Read More »What’s Next? Prohibition?

It’s with great pleasure that the team at Bosscher Lawyers welcomes the admission of Rachel Kramer as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland. “Rachel is an… Read More »Bosscher Lawyers Congratulates Rachel Kramer

Brisbane Criminal Lawyers at Bosscher Lawyers are defending a man who allegedly impersonated a police officer then forced a prostitute to perform sex acts The 34-year-old man is… Read More »Man Accused of Impersonating a Police Officer in Court

A Former MasterChef contestant has faced a Brisbane court accused of drug supply and possession. Filippo Silvestro, 42, represented by Bosscher Lawyers‘ Alex Jones, allegedly had more than… Read More »MasterChef Contestant Accused of Drug Supply & Possession

Three men who allegedly planned to earn easy cash by helping to smuggle millions of dollars worth of heroin into Australia in decorative wooden altars are facing lengthy… Read More »Trio Jailed over $20 million Heroin Bust

Two men were ‘effectively caught red-handed’ trying to extract millions of dollars worth of heroin concealed in two decorative wooden altars, a Queensland court has heard. The trial… Read More »Trial Starts for Accused Men Charged with Possession of Commercial Quantity of Heroin

A French-born Australian who allegedly attacked two Muslim tourists in the spa of the Gold Coast’s Q1 hotel, telling them “we’re going to bomb you, we’re going to… Read More »Man Who Allegedly Attacks Muslims Will Defend Charges

A Sunshine Coast teenager who allegedly stalked, bashed and robbed a former friend has avoided jail so he can continue his mental health rehabilitation. Trae John Joseph Predo… Read More »Teenager Avoids Jail Sentence

Criminal Lawyers Brisbane at Bosscher Lawyers’ client, Markis Scott Turner was charged in 2011 with conspiring to import and traffic more than $20 million worth cocaine into the… Read More »Missing Mining Magnate

After allegedly leaving a trail of damage that stretched three kilometres, a man was brought to an abrupt halt when Ipswich residents performed a citizen’s arrest on Monday… Read More »Police, lawyers warn of risks of the citizen’s arrest

A man who molested his stepdaughter has signed over his house to support her and her mother while he is in jail. Brisbane Criminal Lawyers at Bosscher Lawyers’… Read More »Man who raped stepdaughter gives house to girl’s mum

A rapist was left “distressed and upset” when he found out the man he had targeted had HIV. The sexual encounter had begun as consensual but Philip Donald… Read More »Rapist ‘distressed’ by learning victim has HIV asks for lighter sentence

In the Toowoomba District Court, it took less than 15 minutes for a jury to find a man accused of punching a woman in the face not guilty.… Read More »Acquitted of Punching Woman in the Face

Two men who admitted stomping on a felled victim’s head during a pub fight in Toowoomba have been jailed. Toowoomba criminal lawyer, Nathan Bouchier for both defendants, said… Read More »Man Released on Parole After Pub Fight

A Brisbane financial planner accused of murdering a spiritual counsellor who was his client had lost focus in the weeks leading up to the alleged attack, a court… Read More »Michael Bosscher Defends Accused Financial Planner

Four people accused of being involved in a dispute at Hatton Vale during which shots were fired appeared before Toowoomba Magistrates Court yesterday. Police claim the dispute was… Read More »Row Ends Up in Magistrates Court

Criminal Defence Lawyer, Michael Bosscher said outside the Brisbane Magistrates Court that his client, Benjamin Milford who is accused of rape, murder, deprivation of liberty and robbery of… Read More »Sophie Collombet’s Alleged Murderer to Stand Trial

The right to a fair trial is a cornerstone of the Australian judicial system and was squarely the focus of leading Australian criminal law firm, Bosscher Lawyers in… Read More »Standing True to Legal Principle

The teenager accused of murdering Queensland woman Joan Ryther in 2013 is due to face court for a committal hearing. The 19-year-old, represented by Michael Bosscher of Bosscher… Read More »Joan Ryther’s Alleged Murderer in Court

Benjamin James Milward, 25, had his case briefly mentioned in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today. Bosscher Lawyers‘ Lawyer Michael Bosscher asked that a scheduled directions hearing be abandoned… Read More »Sophie Collombet’s Alleged Murderer to Face Committal Hearing

Criminal Lawyers Brisbane at Bosscher Lawyers‘ solicitor Claire Graham applied for bail on behalf of three people charged with what police have called, “a violent home invasion.” Gregory… Read More »Three Charged Over Violent Toowoomba Home Invasion

The man at the centre of a police investigation into the death of a 34 year old male in Spring Hill has sought legal representation by high-profile criminal… Read More »Alex Jones Defends Alleged Murderer

The woman, 58, charged with four counts of attempted murder, attempted arson and interfering with a corpse at a Morayfield home, was due to be released late yesterday… Read More »Grandmother Accused of Attempted Murder Released from Prison

In a colossal technical error, it has been found that DNA evidence has being bungled in dozens of Queensland crimes, including the murder of pregnant Logan woman Joan… Read More »QLD authorities confirm miscode affects DNA evidence in criminal cases

It was heard in a Melbourne County Court, that a jockey allegedly preyed on the daughter of a couple he regularly visited, sexually assaulting her over a 13-year… Read More »Jockey Allegedly Assaulted Girl 200 Times

It didn’t take the Toowoomba District Court jury for its deliberation to acquit a man that has caused grievous bodily harm towards a colleague at work by punching… Read More »Man Acquitted After Pub Brawl

Trying to resolve complaints against 1,500 police outside Queensland for the G20 is next to impossible While there will a number of New Zealand and Interstate police sent to boost… Read More »G20 Police outside Queensland to Be Exempted from Local Investigations

Parking tickets create an enormous amount of frustration for drivers but there appears to be an increasing number of them being successfully overturned. If you have been issued… Read More »Fighting the Meter

The death of Charlotte Dawson earlier this year placed the spotlight back on cyberbullying and the devastating effects that this behaviour can have on a person’s life. If… Read More »Is Your Child being Bullied Online?

Following an apology to the people of Queensland, Premier Campbell Newman announced changes to several controversial policy decisions. On Monday, Premier Newman made the announcement that the uniform… Read More »Bikie Prison Segregation to End

Brothers William Garnett Phillips and Leigh Garnett Phillips have been jailed after a Supreme Court Trial in Brisbane relating to an array of offences relating to a drug… Read More »Brothers Jailed For Dealing Heroin

More than six months since the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act was passed on 16 October 2013, police report gang numbers falling by 25%. Approximately 30 members from… Read More »Bikie Numbers Fall

It’s the end of the financial year. And we all know that such an occasion demands one thing, a massive party. Well, perhaps not. But whether dancing away… Read More »This Party is “Out-of-control”

In most circumstances where a conviction is not recorded, the decision would not normally be available publicly online. Almost all convictions that are not recorded are convictions that… Read More »Conviction Recorded

Where a person is questioned whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the court may choose to disregard any of the evidence that was obtained through improper,… Read More »Confessions Under The Influence

Due to a variety of reasons, persons charged with an offence will often seek to be granted bail. It may be that bail will allow a defendant to… Read More »Making Bail

An individual selected to perform jury service has been ruled ineligible to serve by the Supreme Court. The individual was selected on a jury panel during the current… Read More »Jury Duty – Court Rules Juror With Hearing Impairment Ineligible to Serve

The Queensland Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie and the Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Jack Dempsey announced a state parliamentary inquiry into crime in Queensland in a joint… Read More »Parliamentary Inquiry into Queensland Crime

Criminal Lawyers Brisbane at Bosscher Lawyers was proud to continue its tradition of supporting high achieving students by presenting and sponsoring awards at the Queensland University of Technology… Read More »Bosscher Lawyers Proud to Support QUT Faculty of Law

The Queensland Government has continued its overhaul of Queensland criminal law, adding to an already substantive lists of changes. The changes, announced by the Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie last… Read More »Criminal Law Overhaul Continues

Double Jeopardy Reform In 2007 the Queensland Government passed reforms on the defence of double jeopardy. The Criminal Code (Double Jeopardy) Amendment Act 2007 amended the Criminal Code,… Read More »Double Jeopardy Reform

Bosscher Lawyers solicitor Tim Meehan and barrister Angus Edwards have successfully argued for the exclusion of evidence identifying Wade Anthony Bartz as being present during an armed robbery… Read More »Facebook ID Excluded – Charges Against Bartz Dropped

Arthur Borg, 51, an IT worker employed by the Queensland Department of Education was sentenced to 18 months after pleading guilty to four charges of using the internet… Read More »IT Worker Sentenced Over Online Chat Session

A speeding ticket is one of the most commonly issued traffic infringements. Depending on your circumstances, a ticket could mean some trouble at home and an annoying fine,… Read More »Fighting the Ticket

Smoking was banned in all but designated smoking areas in Queensland corrective services facilities six years ago, but in a decision made last year those designated areas will… Read More »Smoking Ban Looms for Prisoners, Visitors and Guards Alike.

In the latest Sydney Law Review, Andrew Trotter and Harry Hobbs have written an article entitled “The Great Leap Backward: Criminal Law Reform with the Hon. Jarrod Bleijie”.… Read More »Human Rights and Criminal Justice: The Sudden Erosion of Gradually Implemented Rights

Brett Peter Cowan has lodged an appeal against his murder conviction. Last Wednesday afternoon, Tim Meehan of Bosscher Lawyers filed the notice of appeal in Brisbane. The notice… Read More »Cowan Lodges Appeal

This week saw the introduction of new laws targeted at both cyclists and motorists in an effort to make out roads safer for both. The new laws include… Read More »Fines Cycle Through as New Laws Mean Tougher Penalties

Fines and penalties that rely on the state penalty unit system will now be indexed yearly, with a default rate of change of 3.5%. Previously penalty unit changes… Read More »Fines to Increase Annually

Nightlife violence has been a hot issue for some time now. In January, New South Wales introduced a mandatory eight-year prison term who anyone who fatally punches another… Read More »Proposed Legislative Changes Will Target Nightlife Violence

The hallmark of our criminal justice system is that a person charged with a criminal offence is innocent until proven guilty and that all steps need to be… Read More »Judge Atkinson Acknowledges Bosscher Lawyers in Cowan Case

Justice Atkinson has sentenced Brett Peter Cowan to life imprisonment with a minimum non parole period of 20 years for the murder of Daniel Morcombe. Justice Atkinson further… Read More »Cowan to Serve Minimum of 20 Years

Brett Peter Cowan was yesterday found guilty of the murder of Daniel Morcombe. Mr Cowan was also found guilty of indecently dealing with Daniel and interfering with his… Read More »Cowan Found Guilty

“A person can not be twice punished… for the same act or omission…”  Double jeopardy is a fundamental and integral part of our legal system. It prevents a… Read More »Double Jeopardy

Recently the High Court published its judgment in the case of Mark Sharne Smith v The State of Western Australia [2014] HCA 3.  The case relates to the… Read More »A Notable Issue

The Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service in Queensland (ATSILS), have written a joint letter to the United Nations, urging… Read More »Changes to Youth Justice Act Slammed

Mr Trung Ma, a financial advisor has been charged over the death of Hugo Bonham, a Gold Coast spiritual counsellor. Mr Bonham was last seen on the 2nd… Read More »Financial Advisor Charged Over Death of Spiritual Counsellor

Criminal Lawyers Brisbane at Bosscher Lawyers’ Anna Smith has told media that the Newman Government’s new juvenile offender law reforms, will stifle a young person’s chances at a… Read More »New Juvenile Laws Will Stifle Rehab Opportunities

Prosecutors opened their case in Brisbane’s Supreme Court today against Brett Peter Cowan, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Daniel as he allegedly tried to molest him at… Read More »Daniel Morcombe Murder Trial Begins

Premier Campbell Newman this week accused defence lawyers of being hired guns, claiming that they are a part of the criminal gang machine and that they ‘take money… Read More »“Political Dribble at Best”

Over 20 alleged bikies were informed by their lawyers that they should stay away from court, or possibly face further charges on Tuesday. Individuals with connections to criminal… Read More »Bikies Told To Stay Away From Court

In a recent media statement by the acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, The Honourable David Crisafulli, the Queensland Government has proposed new reforms for the Youth Justice… Read More »Proposed Changes to the Youth Justice Act

Builders, plumbers, and electricians are set to join locksmiths, tow truck drivers and tattoo parlours as industries affected by the current war on criminal organisations. Queensland Police will… Read More »Tradies with Ties to Criminal Organisations Set To Lose Contractor’s Licence

Mr Anthony Francis McEwan appeared before the Cairns Magistrates Court on the 23rd of January, along with his solicitor Alex Jones and defence barrister Angus Edwards. Mr McEwan… Read More »Man Charged Over Missing Fruits and Vegetables

Ian Kennith Daniels spent more than six weeks in jail before being granted bail in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court on the 9th of January. Mr Daniels is accused… Read More »Man Accused of Endangering Property By Fire Granted Bail

The Danger of Association Queensland’s anti-bikie laws have been utilised to arrest, detain and jail 5 Victorian men who were on holiday with their families in Queensland. The… Read More »Victorian Friends Jailed In Queensland Whilst Getting Ice Cream

Former Bandidos member Luke Saggus will spend Christmas with his family, rather than behind bars after a Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday granted him bail. Mr Saggus, represented… Read More »Luke Saggus Granted Bail

Criminal Lawyers Brisbane at Bosscher Lawyers would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. We will be taking a short break… Read More »Closing Times and Emergency Contact Details During The Christmas/New Year Break

Paul Van Tongeren yesterday pleaded guilty to being involved in a fight at the Royal Hotel in Ruthven Street, Toowoomba. Mr Tongeren’s lawyer, Nathan Bochier of Bosscher Lawyers,… Read More »Ex-Bikie Knocked Unconscious During Brawl

The Supreme Court of Appeal on Friday dismissed an appeal by the Attorney-General, finding that the original judgment by Justice Lyons was correct in its decision to release… Read More »Fardon Released – Parts of New Sex Offender Legislation Ruled Invalid

Recently the Queensland Government has turned its attention to the other bike riders in Queensland, the cyclists. A parliamentary committee has advised the Queensland Government on a range… Read More »The Other Bikie Laws in Queensland

Since the beginning of November we have seen the implementation of tough new anti-hoon laws in relation to driving offences. These new laws mean the Queensland has the… Read More »“Hoon Laws” in Queensland

After being initially refused bail by the Magistrates Court, Desmond Daves and his solicitor, Alex Jones, successfully applied to the Supreme Court of New South Wales to have… Read More »Supreme Court Grants Gunnedah Man Bail

In the last few weeks our Government has taken unprecedented short cuts to “fast track” new laws in what we are told is a move by the Government… Read More »The Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act

A citizen’s arrest is an area of law that most people know of, but not many know about. It can be a tricky and dangerous area of law… Read More »Citizens Arrest in Queensland

Phillip Lloyd Thompson will avoid jail after pleading guilty to dangerous driving on the Bruce Highway. Mr Thompson received an eight month jail term, suspended for 15 months,… Read More »Failure To Notify Prevents Police Using Previous Similar Offences

Parties to the Daniel Morcombe trial will be subject to a directions hearing today in the Supreme Court of Queensland. The directions hearing will determine the future conduct… Read More »Pre-Trial Hearings Begin in Daniel Morcombe Trial

The District Court in Toowoomba took less than one hour to return verdicts of not guilty on Army captain Gary Kristensen for allegedly setting alight four vehicles, including… Read More »Not Guilty for Man Accused of Grand Central Fire

Convicted armed robber Phillip Fitch will spend another six months behind bars before regaining his liberty. Mr Fitch was represented by Claire Graham, of Bosscher Lawyers, Toowoomba Fitch,… Read More »Armed Robber Sentenced to Nine Months

In a statement made yesterday to media, Mr Bosscher announced that ”There will be challenges up hill and down dale to these laws now that people are beginning… Read More »State Government Exposes Itself to Multiple Lawsuits

At least a dozen Bandido jackets as well as all club insignia were handed over yesterday to the Bosscher Lawyers office in Brisbane. The handover comes in response… Read More »Bandidos Colours Handed Over

Brendan Gilbee, his wife Cheryl Gilbee, and family friend and house sitter Ryan Richards were sentenced in the Maroochydore District Court last Thursday. Mr Gilbee was charged with… Read More »Couple and House Sitter Sentenced for Dealing Cannabis

Craig William Relf, who pleaded guilty to deprivation of liberty, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, bringing stolen goods into Queensland, and common assault has been granted parole.… Read More »Parole For Man Guilty Of Binding Girlfriend With Electrical Wire

A Pre-trial hearing has been set down for the 5th of November with a trial date for the 10th of February for Brett Peter Cowan, who is represented… Read More »Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Morcombe Murder

Jerry Jack Siaosi yesterday pleaded guilty to supplying drugs to a correctional centre. Mr Siaosi recruited his mother to bring into the centre 51 tablets of drugs, his… Read More »Man Sentenced After Using Mother To Smuggle Drugs

Gordonvale man, and manager of a Cairns food wholesale business, Anthony McEwan, has had his assets frozen and surrendered his passport after charges accusing him of approximately $1.5… Read More »Passport Surrendered and Assets Frozen in Light of Charges

The Brisbane Magistrates Court has chosen not to extend the custodial sentence of Mr Jade Lacey, who faced four charges including discharging a weapon in a public place,… Read More »Jade Lacey Sentenced to No Additional Jail Time

A Southport local is accused of a string of drug offences near Tamworth after being allegedly found with drugs and cash in his car after being caught speeding.… Read More »Queensland Man Faces Multiple Drug Offences

A Builder from Queensland, and Brisbane Correctional Centre Guard were previously extradited from Queensland to New South Wales in order to appear before the Hornsby local Court. Both… Read More »Builder and Guard Accused of Extortion

A hold up in the provision of DNA evidence in the Joan Ryther murder case may delay proceedings for up to 6 months, the Beenleigh Magistrates Court has… Read More »Potential 6 Month Delay on Joan Ryther Case

It is anticipated that approximately 18 witnesses could be called at a pre-trial hearing of Brett Cowan, the man charged with the murder of Queensland school boy Daniel… Read More »Hearing Date Set for Murder Trial

A 36 year old woman was sentenced to 18 months probation and ordered to repay $15,322 to the Commonwealth for under reporting her income for almost 2 years.… Read More »Probation and Reparation Order for Under Declaring Income to Centrelink

Criminal Lawyers Brisbane at Bosscher Lawyers have had a long standing commitment to the training and mentoring of law students who wish to practice in the criminal law… Read More »Bosscher Lawyer’s Mentoring New Legal Talent

Here at Bosscher Lawyers we are concerned not just with getting the best possible result for you at sentence but with the ongoing wellbeing of our clients following the… Read More »Are There Strong Enough Protections from Discrimination based on Criminal History?

A 23 year old woman was sentenced to 3 month imprisonment in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court for her alleged “glassing” of a 57 year old woman. The Toowoomba… Read More »3 Months for Glassing Attack

A couple, who allegedly went on a five month spree of crime in Toowoomba and surrounding regions, were dubbed as the latter day, Bonnie & Clyde. In the… Read More »Toowoomba’s Bonnie and Clyde

The 18-year-old man who is accused of the rape and murder of Joan Ryther was denied bail during a hearing in the Supreme Court in Brisbane on Wednesday.… Read More »DNA Does Not Prove Guilt

We think it prudent to reissue this piece due to the aggressive stance that some people have taken over recent criminal law matters of which Bosscher Lawyers are… Read More »The Presumption of Innocence

The 18 year old man charged with the alleged rape and murder of Logan woman, Joan Ryther will make an application for bail next week, according to his… Read More »Bail Application for Accused Killer

The 18-year-old man charged with the rape and murder of pregnant Logan woman Joan Ryther will “vigorously defend the charges“, Michael Bosscher of Boscher Lawyers told media today.… Read More »Teen Will Defend Rape & Murder Charges

Tanya Szogi allegedly ran up a gutter in front of a police patrol, after twice crashing her car. “I’m drunk, I’m guilty”, the 42-year-old told officers. Szogi pleaded… Read More »No Conviction Recorded

In the heavily watched case of Samuel Collins, a jury took just one day to find him not guilty of manslaughter but guilty of the lesser charge of… Read More »NOT GUILTY!

A man who repeatedly called 000 was charged by police for being a nuisance. The Maroochydore Magistrates Court was told that Wayne Keir had called police four times.… Read More »Phoning 000 Ends Badly

In the Maroochydore Magistrates Court, Matthew Hunt appeared to face numerous charges arising from a one-night Noosa rampage with his alleged 20-year-old co-offender, Nathan Bell. Defence lawyer Anna… Read More »Sunshine Coast Crime Spree

A Toowoomba man was convicted of assaulting an officer and sentenced to three months imprisonment in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court. It was alleged that Michael Jarvis had walked… Read More »3 Months Jail for Police Assault

In the Supreme Court of Queensland in Brisbane, 19 year old Samuel Collins is pleading not guilty to the charge of manslaughter, arising out of the death of… Read More »Manslaughter Trial of Samuel Collins

A young man, charged with offences relating to the death of a 21 year old allegedly as a result of dangerous driving is pleading not guilty. In the… Read More »Not Guilty to Manslaughter Charges

A 20-year-old Toowoomba man is about to spend three weeks in custody due to a spate of text messages, breaching a court order. The Toowoomba Magistrates Court heard… Read More »Perils of Text Messaging

Media attention over the last few days relating to the anticipated delays in the trial of the man who allegedly abducted and murdered, Daniel Morcombe are by no… Read More »Court Delays Not Just in Morcombe

In a remarkable outcome, a man has avoided a custodial sentence for throwing chairs and a table at a police woman and consequently injuring her. The defendant pleaded… Read More »No Jail for Throwing Chairs at Police

A 38 year old woman was sentenced last week by the Supreme Court for permitting the use of a place for the production of drugs, even though she… Read More »Drug Charges for a Person Unaware

On Friday, the Queensland Supreme Court granted bail to a man charged with possessing dangerous drugs and utensils and breaching his previous drug charges with other alleged offences.… Read More »Bail Application Success

Mohammed Hijazi, the alleged armed bandit appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court on charges of robbery, assault and drug related matters relating to a number of separate robberies in… Read More »Accused Gunman in Court

Accused Drug Traffickers, Lam Hoang Tran, 21; Duy Hoa Pham, 32; and Tam Minh Dang, 47 have been charged with various offences arising out of one of Queensland’s… Read More »Accused Drug Traffickers Alleged to Have Smuggled $15.5 million

Mother of two Milka Bracanovic who allegedly tried to smuggle approximately 10,000 tablets of a restricted drug through Brisbane International Airport was placed on a Good Behaviour Bond… Read More »Mother of Two Escapes Jail

Bosscher Lawyers is proud to announce the admission of Ashkan Tai as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court Of Queensland. “It’s great to have Ash admitted. He’s a… Read More »Congratulations Ashkan Tai

Queensland’s Court of Appeal yesterday has upheld a Judge’s decision to grant bail to a man who allegedly imported 58 kgs of heroin, with a street value of… Read More »Court of Appeal Backs Bail for Alleged Importer

Bosscher Lawyers are acting for Vietnamese-Australian Tam Minh Danga who is at the centre of alleged importation of 58kg of heroin – worth an estimated $15 million. Dang,… Read More »Bosscher Lawyers Appear on Stay Application

In the last 5 – 10 years there seems to have been a substantial increase in the amount of complaints to authorities of sexual abuse arising from incidents… Read More »Late Complaints in Sexual Abuse Matters

Solicitor Michael Bosscher, representing whistle-blower Kevin Lindeberg has cross-examined former Families Minister Anne Warner, during the course of another day in the Carmody Inquiry. The inquiry is examining… Read More »Carmody Inquiry Continues

Daniel Morcombe’s accused murderer has been committed to stand trial in Queensland’s Supreme Court. Mr Cowan will face the Supreme Court accused of child stealing, deprivation of liberty,… Read More »Cowan Committed to Stand Trial

Brett Peter Cowan, the man charged with the murder of Daniel Morcombe allegedly admitted to Queensland Police that it only took seconds to lure Daniel Morcombe from where… Read More »Alleged Admissions by Morcombe Accused

The Committal Hearing into the abduction and murder of Daniel Morcombe continued in the Brisbane Magistrates Court yesterday where eight police officers gave evidence. Six of those were… Read More »Morcombe Committal Hearing continues

Our sympathy goes out to all those impacted by yet another round of floods. It has had such a catastrophic impact upon many people, some of them, second-time… Read More »Hope You’re All Safe

Bosscher Lawyers’ Yassar Khan has successfully represented a man who led police on a chase from Ipswich to Lowood. Joshua Waikato Pirini, 18, was picked up by a… Read More »Joyride in Stolen Car

The alleged sexual assault of a 14 year old girl at the John Oxley Youth Centre in the 1980’s has resulted in two decades of accusations that the… Read More »Carmody Inquiry

Day six of committal proceedings at the Brisbane Magistrates Court has seen the cross examination of nine witnesses, six of those were passengers on a bus that passed… Read More »Day Six in Morcombe Matter

Day three of the Daniel Morcombe committal hearing continued in Brisbane today, whereby Defence counsel Michael Bosscher continued to cross examine forensic podiatrist, Dr Paul Bennett. Dr Bennett… Read More »Day Three in Morcombe Matter

The committal hearing for the man accused of abducting and murdering Queensland teenager Daniel Morcombe almost 9 years ago has begun in Brisbane today. Brett Peter Cowan appeared… Read More »Day One in Morcombe Matter

Two security guards that were required to keep ATM machines in southeast Brisbane full with cash have been accused of staging an armed robbery as a part of… Read More »Bosscher Lawyers Represent Alleged Thief

It’s been alleged by Queensland Police that three men attempted to smuggle 58 kilograms of heroin into Brisbane inside a wooden altar. The men, represented by Bosscher Lawyers… Read More »Huge Heroin Smuggle

While a group of catholic schoolgirls were on an to the Queensland Museum at South Bank on Friday, according to Police, they were approached by a man who… Read More »Charged With Deprivation of Liberty & Indecent Treatment

Bosscher Lawyers’ Legal Practice Director, Alison Campbell has welcomed Anna Smith to the the growing team of criminal lawyers. “Anna has in excess of 14 years experience in… Read More »Bosscher Lawyers Welcome Anna Smith

Bosscher Lawyers’ Alex Jones is acting for a man who has been charged with a string of offences arising out of an alleged rape of a woman in… Read More »Woman Allegedly Raped at Holland Park West

In recent years Police have unleashed an extremely effective yet seemingly invisible investigative tool in their “war on crime”. The device in question fits easily in your pocket… Read More »Are You Being Tapped?

Today, in the Brisbane Magistrates Court, matters were finalised for next month’s committal hearing. The Crown successfully applied to have six witnesses cross-examined in closed sessions, despite strenuous… Read More »Closed Court for Morcombe Witnesses

The joint operation of the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service intercepted a 70 kilogram ice bust found in furniture that was shipped… Read More »70 Kilos of Drugs Seized from Outdoor Furniture

A 42-year old deaf man from Nundah was released after an attempted rape case was filed against him on the Brisbane Magistrates Court. The crime happened on a… Read More »Deaf Man Released on Bail after Attempted Rape

Bosscher Lawyers is representing a number of people charged with trafficking in drugs. FORTY people have been arrested on 130 drug related charges during a two day police… Read More »Trafficking in Drugs

The State Government of New South Wales recently announced an intention to alter the law that has for centuries provided community members the protection of the right to… Read More »Your right to silence – Going, Going, Gone?

The fallout from the recent decision of the High Court of Australia in Patel v The Queen has highlighted the fact that “justice” is a construct of perception… Read More »Justice is simply a matter of perception

The NSW Attorney General, Mr Greg Smith, SC has announced ‘tough’ new laws tackling graffiti particularly among juvenile offenders. The Government’s Media Release can be found below: http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/Corporate/ll_corporate.nsf/vwFiles/220812_graffiti_law.pdf/$file/220812_graffiti_law.pdf… Read More »Tough New Graffiti Laws Miss Point

The Queensland Government has introduced a levy to offenders sentenced in a Queensland court The purpose of the levy is to help pay for the cost of law… Read More »Queensland Courts Offender Levy

1.  Receive summons/notice to appear/granted watch-house bail 2. Confirm exactly which courthouse you are to appear before Double check your paperwork or alternatively ring the appropriate courthouse registry… Read More »The Going to Court Checklist

In the case of Brett Cowan, the man alleged to have committed the murder of Daniel Morcombe, Bosscher Lawyers, Michael Bosscher has had the matter set down for… Read More »Morcombe Hearing in November

Michael Bosscher of Bosscher Lawyers will appear on behalf of Mr Steven Cheetham on July 3 in relation to a hostage siege that took place in Mt Gravatt… Read More »Hostage Siege Case

Parents of Daniel Morcombe have expressed concern that the trial of their son’s alleged murderer, Brett Peter Cowan, may not be for at least another three years. Last… Read More »Morcombe Case Grinds Slowly

A Sunshine Coast family immersed in a complex drug syndicate were jailed yesterday as a strong-hold of supporters watched as their loved ones were led away to prison.… Read More »Family Jailed for Drug Trafficking

Bosscher Lawyers are actively representing a number of people charged with an array of offences in what has been called, a “Huge Bust.” In excess of 200 charges… Read More »Huge Drug Bust

A Maleny man found himself before a judge after attempting to avoid police action went pear-shaped. Joachim Andrew Coonan, represented by Bosscher Lawyers had every intention to resolve… Read More »Apology Attempt Ends Badly

A Brisbane criminal lawyer faced court charged with failing to sit in his allocated seat. Sean David Bluett has been accused of failing to comply with an instruction to… Read More »Lawyer Allegedly Misbehaves