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Queensland law provides that where a person has two high range drink driving charges (a high range being above .15) and a person is again charged with another high range drink driving charge then the court must impose a sentence of imprisonment (all offences must occur within 5 years). …
We are asked everyday by people whether they can get a work licence, day licence or special hardship licence if they are disqualified by the courts or about to be. In Queensland there are only two licences to allow a person to drive during a period of licence disqualification or…
Wednesday, 03 May 2017 13:46
Going through a drink driving charge in Brisbane Magistrate Court
Written by Belinda Smyth
Often people are completely overwhelmed by the thought of attending the Brisbane Magistrates Court for a drink driving or DUI charge. In Australia these types of matters are never televised and so people often have no idea what the process will be like or worse think it will be something…
Thursday, 27 April 2017 14:32
Dangerous Driving Causing Death or Grievous Bodily Harm
Written by Steven Brough
Dangerous driving or more properly known as dangerous operation of a motor vehicle is one of the most serious traffic offences a person can be faced with in Queensland. Often the charge results from a traffic accident where the driver at fault has driven in a dangerous manner. Tragically often…
A high range drink driving is one of the most serious charges a person who has likely never been to court in Queensland can commit. There are three different levels of drink driving for a Queensland open licence driver: Low Range .05-.099 Mid Range .1-.149 High Range .15 and above…
Sunday, 13 November 2016 11:49
Driving children under a Special Hardship Licence
Written by Steven Brough
We often get calls from people needing a special hardship licence for work purposes who also desire to be able to drive their children to school or other activities under that hardship licence. First a bit of background, a special hardship licence or special hardship order is a licence that…
Sunday, 23 October 2016 12:14
What is a QP9 and why is it important to your charge?
Written by Belinda Smyth
A QP9 (Queensland Police Form 9 or police court brief) is a document prepared by the Police Prosecutions unit when someone is charged with an offence. The QP9 lists the exact charge with a brief description of the facts which the Police are alleging against you as well as attaching…
Tuesday, 06 September 2016 17:49
What is the difference between careless driving and dangerous driving?
Written by Steven Brough
Whist careless driving (also known as driving with undue care and attention) and dangerous driving charges can result from similar circumstances this is not the case with the penalties with the potential penalty for dangerous driving being much more serious. Both charges can be accompanied with a drink or drug…