Queensland strictly enforces zero-tolerance drug driving laws, meaning a positive roadside saliva test results in charges regardless of driving impairment – even for medicinal cannabis users. Offences fall into two categories: standard Driving With a...
Continue readingReceiving a traffic infringement or court summons in Queensland creates immediate uncertainty about your licence, record, and livelihood. Under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld), enforcement is strict. Yet an initial charge...
Continue readingBeing intercepted by police on a public road can be a confronting experience, particularly if officers demand to search your passenger cabin or boot. Under Queensland legislation, law enforcement officers do not possess an automatic...
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A criminal charge can require appearances at different stages of the Queensland court process. The value of experienced Brisbane criminal defence lawyers depends on how closely their criminal practice and courtroom experience relate to your...
Continue readingBeing intercepted by police and failing a breath test can disrupt your daily life instantly. Under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld), Queensland enforces strict traffic laws, but court outcomes are never...
Continue readingBeing confronted by law enforcement and accused of holding illegal substances is a distressing experience. In Queensland, illicit substances are strictly regulated under the Drugs Misuse Act 1986 (Qld). Many people assume that if police...
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At Hounsell Cunningham, we prepare these applications for our clients across Queensland alongside our work licence and disqualified driving representation, and we see the same pattern often: drivers assume they have time to sort out...
Continue readingBeing intercepted by police or receiving a Notice to Appear in court is an incredibly stressful experience. In the high-pressure moments immediately following the realization that you are officially being charged with a criminal offence,...
Continue readingA single mistake or an unexpected legal issue can cast a very long shadow over your personal life. For many individuals currently navigating the Queensland justice system, the immediate concern is often the upcoming court...
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Traffic offences can affect your licence, work, family responsibilities, and future opportunities. If you have been charged with drink driving, drug driving, unlicensed driving, dangerous driving, or another traffic offence in Brisbane, getting legal advice...
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