Search resultsWhen Can a Court Case be Adjourned in Queensland and Why?
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, your court date is not something you can simply ignore or move because it is inconvenient.
However, there are legitimate situations where a court matt…
What Is Involuntary Manslaughter in Australia?
Not every unlawful death begins with an intention to kill. Sometimes, a moment of recklessness, a serious lapse in judgment, or an unlawful act with tragic consequences can result in a person losing t…
What to Do If You’re Charged with Coercive Control in Queensland
For many years, domestic violence laws focused primarily on physical acts.
That changed in May 2025, when coercive control became a standalone criminal offence in Queensland.
Now, patterns of behaviou…
Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm in Queensland: What You Need to Know
Being charged with assault occasioning bodily harm (AOBH) is a serious matter in Queensland. It’s not just a minor dispute or scuffle, it’s a criminal offence under the Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld…
What is Double Jeopardy in Australia and Does it Apply to Your Case?
If you’ve been found not guilty in court, that should be the end of it, right? No second trial. No lingering threat. Just closure.
But what happens when new evidence surfaces years later? Or when co…
Queensland Cannabis Laws: Offences and Penalties
The use, possession, production, supply and trafficking of cannabis for recreational purposes remains illegal in Queensland. Cannabis is regarded as a ‘schedule 2 dangerous drug’ in our state unde…
What Happens if You Breach a DVO in Qld? A Criminal Lawyer Explains
At Guest Lawyers, we have expertise dealing with a number of complex domestic violence charges. We regularly act for individuals facing charges relating to domestic violence, including breaches of Dom…
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting in Queensland?
While it’s often brushed off as a minor offence, shoplifting still carries real legal consequences under Queensland law, and it can follow you long after you leave the store. In this article, our Br…
What Happens If You Lose Your Licence on Your Ps?
Losing your provisional licence (Ps) can be a challenging and stressful experience, especially if you rely on your car for daily activities. Understanding the legal consequences and the steps you need…
What Is the Penalty for Owning a Silencer?
In Queensland, owning a silencer, also known as a suppressor, is tightly regulated due to the potential dangers associated with these devices. Silencers can reduce the noise of a firearm, making it mo…
When Can a Court Case be Adjourned in Queensland and Why?
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, your court date is not something you can simply ignore or move because it is inconvenient. However, there are legitimate situations where a court matt…
What Is Involuntary Manslaughter in Australia?
Not every unlawful death begins with an intention to kill. Sometimes, a moment of recklessness, a serious lapse in judgment, or an unlawful act with tragic consequences can result in a person losing t…
What to Do If You’re Charged with Coercive Control in Queensland
For many years, domestic violence laws focused primarily on physical acts. That changed in May 2025, when coercive control became a standalone criminal offence in Queensland. Now, patterns of behaviou…
Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm in Queensland: What You Need to Know
Being charged with assault occasioning bodily harm (AOBH) is a serious matter in Queensland. It’s not just a minor dispute or scuffle, it’s a criminal offence under the Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld…
What is Double Jeopardy in Australia and Does it Apply to Your Case?
If you’ve been found not guilty in court, that should be the end of it, right? No second trial. No lingering threat. Just closure. But what happens when new evidence surfaces years later? Or when co…
Queensland Cannabis Laws: Offences and Penalties
The use, possession, production, supply and trafficking of cannabis for recreational purposes remains illegal in Queensland. Cannabis is regarded as a ‘schedule 2 dangerous drug’ in our state unde…
What Happens if You Breach a DVO in Qld? A Criminal Lawyer Explains
At Guest Lawyers, we have expertise dealing with a number of complex domestic violence charges. We regularly act for individuals facing charges relating to domestic violence, including breaches of Dom…
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting in Queensland?
While it’s often brushed off as a minor offence, shoplifting still carries real legal consequences under Queensland law, and it can follow you long after you leave the store. In this article, our Br…
What Happens If You Lose Your Licence on Your Ps?
Losing your provisional licence (Ps) can be a challenging and stressful experience, especially if you rely on your car for daily activities. Understanding the legal consequences and the steps you need…
What Is the Penalty for Owning a Silencer?
In Queensland, owning a silencer, also known as a suppressor, is tightly regulated due to the potential dangers associated with these devices. Silencers can reduce the noise of a firearm, making it mo…