A drink driving suspension can disrupt your employment and daily travel almost immediately. Queensland law allows some drivers to apply for a restricted driving licence when work depends on driving. Knowing how to apply for...
Continue readingIn Queensland, the "zero-tolerance" approach to roadside testing means that even a trace amount of a substance can lead to a mandatory licence disqualification. Unlike drink driving, where a "low range" reading might allow for...
Continue readingOn the Gold Coast, your licence is a vital asset for your work and family, yet Queensland’s strict transport laws mean a single error can lead to a mandatory disqualification. To avoid a long-term loss...
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A criminal charge in Queensland immediately engages strict procedural rules, bail thresholds and sentencing exposure. Hounsell Cunningham provides fixed fee criminal lawyers Brisbane defendants engage when they require structured defence and cost certainty, answering searches...
Continue readingUnderstanding Queensland’s drug laws is often difficult because even a small mistake can lead to serious, life-changing consequences. Under the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, the authorities categorise offences into a hierarchy of seriousness, ranging from simple...
Continue readingContact a Corporate Crime Lawyer now The term "white-collar crime" often brings to mind high-stakes boardroom dramas or complex international banking scandals. However, in the Brisbane legal landscape, these matters frequently involve local business owners,...
Continue reading Sexual assault allegations move quickly and leave little room for error once formal processes begin. Hounsell Cunningham works inside that reality, where the question ‘How can a criminal defence lawyer help with sexual assault charges?’...
Continue readingDiscovering that you are under investigation can lead to a period of intense anxiety regarding your future. One of the most common concerns for individuals facing police intervention is the long-term impact on their personal...
Continue readingFor those facing a second drink-driving charge, penalties can feel far more severe than a first-time lapse in judgement. Queensland law is designed to be increasingly punitive for recidivist offenders, with the "five-year rule" playing...
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A Criminal Lawyer Can Help With Drug Charges becomes critically important the moment someone is charged with a drug offence. Life can suddenly feel as though it has come to a standstill. One moment, everything...
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