Being caught drink driving is something that can happen to people from time to time. You might have been at a party the night before, not eaten anything, and then hopped behind the wheel to...
Continue readingYour rights are important. If you are ever in trouble with the police it’s important that you seek legal advice immediately. This is because anything you say may be used against you in court. So, it’s...
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In Queensland, there are numerous charges relating to drug offences and they all have different consequences and meanings. At Hounsell Cunningham we are dedicated to assisting you with your criminal charges, whatever form they may take....
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Have you been searched by the police? You may not know whether the police had a warrant or not, and you might be wondering if police can search you without a warrant. The fact is...
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When you have been charged with an offence, there can be a couple of different scenarios; one, you might have done the offence and had no clear reason to do it. Two, you did the...
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Assault is defined in the Queensland Criminal Code as any kind of force applied to a person, either directly or indirectly. Assault might be a punch, a tap, a kick, or a slap. Or you...
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Drug offences in Queensland form a large number of arrests made by police every year. Being charged with a drug-related offence can be a moderate charge, or it can be a severe charge, depending on what type...
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The mistake of fact defence against sexual assault is under reform in Queensland, which looks set to change a legal loophole that has previously allowed an accused to walk free. The mistake of fact defence provides...
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Been charged with an offence? Considering going at it alone? We recommend that you think about it for a minute and give us a call. Better yet – read this short article and then make...
Continue readingWhen you see a boxer stepping up to the ring to face his opponent, they are never walking in unprepared. Just like in boxing, a successful criminal defence requires thorough preparation, intense understanding of how...
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