If you or someone you know has been caught with a small amount of drugs in Queensland, you might be wondering what happens next. The… Read More »Everything You Need to Know about the Drug Diversion Programs in Queensland
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Drug addiction destroys lives and for some people, can, unfortunately, lead to involvement in a crime. Even people with no criminal background who previously led… Read More »The Benefits of Residential Rehabilitation Centres/Programs for Bail/Sentencing
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In this podcast, Daniel Hannay discusses what trafficking means in the context of criminal law in Queensland.
Search warrants often form the evidentiary basis of criminal charges, yet criminal lawyers can often overlook scrutinising those warrants to ensure they were lawful. Hannay… Read More »Hannay Lawyers Get Charges Thrown Out for Dodgy Search Warrant
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Drug trafficking is one of the most serious offences involving dangerous drugs in Queensland, carrying heavy terms of imprisonment. But given there are many different… Read More »What You Need to Know About Drug Trafficking Charges
Bail is a feature of our criminal justice system that allows a person to continue living in the community after they’ve been charged with an… Read More »How to Apply for Bail in Queensland
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