by Coates Davey | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
Have you been directed to appear in your local Magistrates Court to answer to a drink driving charge? You need an experienced traffic and drink driving lawyer by your side who can guide you through the process, assist you with your options, defend your rights in court...
by Coates Davey | Mar 14, 2022 | Uncategorised
We explain the intricacies of contravening a Domestic Violence Order Whilst it is not a criminal offence to have a domestic violence order made against you, if you breach that order or a condition of that order, as a Respondent you can be charged with the criminal...
by Coates Davey | Dec 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
In Queensland if you are facing court for a drink driving or drug driving offence, if convicted or found guilty, you will lose your licence for a period of time. The court has no discretion to not impose a disqualification period. What is a Work Licence? However, the...
by Coates Davey | Dec 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
We explain why you would need a traffic lawyer… Navigating the courts, the police and the law can be a daunting process. The law surrounding traffic offences is complex and being convicted of traffic offences can have long-lasting impacts on you and your...
by Coates Davey | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorised
In Queensland, there are two different charges relating to driving with drugs in your system. These are: Driving with a relevant drug present in your saliva; and Driving under the influence of a drug. Driving with a relevant drug present is the offence...
by Coates Davey | Nov 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
We explain why you would need a construction lawyer… Why would you need a construction lawyer? A construction lawyer can be required at any stage of a construction project. Ordinarily, this would be when a dispute has occurred between the parties. Utilising a...
by Coates Davey | Oct 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
Police interviews are a common tactic used when investigating the commission of an offence. Police can often ask a person to participate in an interview, or answer questions about a suspected offence. This will generally take place during the investigation stage of a...
by Coates Davey | Sep 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
Additions to Queensland’s Criminal Code As of the 5th of July 2021, the law has been strengthened to increase the protection of children from the risk of sexual abuse. This includes two new laws: All adults must report sexual offending against children to the...
by Coates Davey | Aug 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
What was the intention of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 and has it been effective? The Building Industry Fairness Act (BIF) overarching policy intention was to make systematic changes that would affect cultural change in the building...
by Coates Davey | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
Issued With a Direction to Rectify, what can happen next? The QBCC can issue builders and subcontractors with a Direction to Rectify and Complete under section 72 of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (“the QBBC Act”). This direction can be...
