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 Hells Angels, Red Devils, and Bandidos have handed their colour in at the Bosscher Lawyers Brisbane office. Mr...
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 your sorrows, or grooving to a good year, revellers and organisers should be aware of some of the laws...
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 take place in the Magistrates Court. The Magistrates Court does not publish its decisions, but decisions are...
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, unfair or unlawful methods. Where the Court Will Exercise Discretion On the 29th of June 2013 at 1:40 am,...
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 continue to work and support their family, or that bail will avoid a defendant having to spend...
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 sittings of the District and Supreme Court, and subsequently advised the Sheriff that if selected, she would...