Drink Driving
Drink driving is a serious offence. If you have been charged you will have to go to Court, and if you are found guilty, you will lose your licence, you will be issued with a substantial fine and you could be sentenced to up to 9 months prison, even if this is your first offence.
Drug Driving
The penalty for driving under the influence of a drug is the same as high range drinks driving which can be a maximum penalty of 9 months in jail - even for a first offence.
Dangerous Driving
Dangerous driving charges can face serious penalties, including jail time.
Work licence applications
Have you been charged with drink driving, but need your licence for work? You may be eligible to apply for a restricted licence (known as a work licence).
Special hardship licence applications
A special hardship licence allows you to continue driving whilst disqualified under specified conditions. You may be eligible to apply if you face losing your licence due to an accumulation of too many demerit points or excessive speeding. There are strict time limits in applying for a special hardship licence, so it is critical you act quickly.
Driving while disqualified
Driving whilst your licence is disqualified or suspended is a very serious offence in Queensland, as it is viewed as a direct violation of a Court order. The penalties can be very severe and may even involve a prison sentence.
Assault
Assault charges are serious.
Drug offences
Drug convictions on your record can impact significantly on your future, including your ability to travel to certain countries and to gain employment within certain industries.
Public Nuisance offences
A public nuisance offence is a summary offence where a person behaves in an offensive or threatening way which interferes with peaceful passage or enjoyment of a public place.
Domestic Violence Orders & breaches
A domestic violence order (DVO) is an official document issued by the court to stop threats or acts of domestic violence.