Most of us know that driving while drunk is illegal. But did you know that drug driving is also an offence? If you’re caught driving with drugs in your system in Queensland, call a drug...
If you have a matter that requires you to appear before the court, and you’re thinking about representing yourself, then this article is for you. Someone who represents themselves in court can be called an...
Have you been charged with a criminal or traffic offence and have been given a Notice to Appear in the Magistrates Court of Queensland? Do you need more time to seek legal advice, explore your...
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...
Your 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...