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How can I avoid a criminal conviction in Qld?
A criminal conviction can affect your reputation, job, and travel. Avoiding one often requires clear legal submissions on how it may impact your future. Diversion programs, good behaviour bonds, or charge negotiations may also help. Early legal advice gives you the best chance of a no-conviction outcome.
Should I plead guilty or not guilty? 5 important factors to consider
Deciding whether to plead guilty or not guilty is one of the most important choices in any criminal case. This guide explains five key factors Queensland defendants should consider before entering a plea, including evidence strength, penalties, and available defences.
What is a ‘word-against-word’ case in criminal law and how to defend it
‘Word-against-word’ cases in criminal law often involve conflicting accounts with little or no independent evidence. This is common in cases of rape, sexual assault, or indecent treatment of child. These cases depend on credibility, evidence, and strategic defence. Our Brisbane criminal lawyers are experienced in defending these complex cases.
How much does a criminal lawyer cost in Qld?
Understand how criminal lawyer fees work in Queensland. Learn about fixed fees, hourly rates, and staged payments when choosing the best Brisbane criminal defence lawyers
How to choose a criminal lawyer – 6 key factors
Facing criminal charges in Qld? Choosing the best Brisbane criminal lawyer can make a difference to your outcome. Learn what to look for and how to find the right lawyer for your case.
What is rape in Qld?
Rape is a serious offence in Queensland. The maximum penalty is life imprisonment. This article covers the legal definition, the new affirmative consent laws, and strategies to defend a rape charge.
How to defend rape charges in Qld?
From 23 September 2024, Queensland’s new affirmative consent laws require consent to be clearly and actively expressed. As such, strategies to defend rape charges in Qld have significantly changed.
What does it mean to share sexual material without consent online?
It is a serious offence in Australia to share sexual or deepfake material of an adult without consent. Under section 474.17A of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), this includes real, edited, or AI-generated content and carries up to 6 years’ jail, or 7 years if created or altered.