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Drug Charges These types of offences are serious and not only can attract jail-time, but also can have a major impact upon your reputation, making it difficult to travel overseas and be employed by certain organisations and/or work in specific industries. Learn more 
Assault Charges Violent offences such as assault, grievous bodily harm, wounding etc have major consequences and with these types of matters, legal advice is needed now. Learn more 
Fraud / Dishonesty These types of offences invariably attract jail-time and can escalate very quickly if legal advice is not sought. Learn more 
Break and Enter Preventing these matters from getting to court is our key objective. Learn more 
Sexual Offences These types of offences are as serious as what they are complex, invariably with significant evidence gathering by Police. Seeking advice early will ensure that those investigations are in fact, lawful and give you every possible chance of having your matter rubbed out before it goes to court. Learn more 
Domestic Violence These Charges Often Attract Jail-Time. Immediate Advice Is Essential. It’s imperative if you are charged or under investigation for domestic violence charges or related charges you seek legal help immediately. The long-standing impact of these types of charges if they stick can be massive. Learn more 
Indictable Charges Urgent Advice Is Needed In These Matters. Call Now! These types of matters often turn on evidence, hence it’s imperative that any evidence gathering against you is conducted lawfully. Learn more 
Traffic Offences Never Underestimate The Impact Of These Charges! Get Advice Early! If you have been charged with any driving-related offence, talk to one of our Brisbane DUI Lawyers today. Learn more 
Drink Driving Offences In our experience, people charged with Drink Driving offences can make the mistake of representing themselves in Court. It usually doesn’t end well. Learn more 
Disciplinary Law In circumstances where there may be a complaint against you regarding your performance or behaviour in the workplace that has become subject to a type of disciplinary action, you need legal advice. Learn more Offences
In Queensland, these types of offences include the following:
- Minor possession offences of cannabis or party type drugs;
- Possession of relevant utensils and property used in the commission of a drug offence;
- Supplying drugs to other people;
- Large scale possession offending;
- Selling, supplying and receiving drugs from others or being involved in the business of buying and selling drugs which is an offence of trafficking;
- Moving drugs into correctional environments;
- Importation of drugs into Australia.
Drug Charges Are Very, Very Broad.
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Charges
This category of offending is very broad and it includes things like, common assault, wounding, grievous bodily harm and numerous others. In Queensland, depending upon the circumstances, jail-time can be mandatory. Get advice as early as possible is your best bet.
Am I Going to Jail?
It’s very difficult to give you information without understanding the full circumstances, the extent of investigations by the Police and whether or not those investigations occurred lawfully.
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Assault Charges Are Very Broad.
These charges are very broad, how hot the water depends upon the seriousness of the charge or charges. It typically gets hotter the longer you go without legal advice.
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Charges
This category of offences is very broad and very serious. At Hannay Lawyers, we have successfully represented many people who have been charged with fraud and related charges. From our experience in this respect, it is vitally important you seek our help as soon as possible to minimise these types of matters escalating and becoming more serious than what they need to be.
Will I Go to Jail?
Without understanding the full circumstances of your predicament it is difficult to give advice. At Hannay Lawyers, our objective is to prevent these matters from ever reaching court. Hence it’s very important you contact us as soon as possible so, we’re able to ensure that any investigations that have been conducted were done so lawfully and any future investigations are done in consultation with us.
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Fraud Charges Are Very Serious.
If you have been charged or undergoing investigation for fraud or related charges, getting prompt legal advice is essential. People who leave this for too long usually later regret it.
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Enter Charges
This category of offences includes breaking and entering, burglary and possession of things used in connection with unlawful entry.
Are These Charges Serious?
These charges in isolation are often serious, but they’re invariably coupled with other charges as well, making your criminal defence both complex and challenging. It’s vitally important you seek legal advice as soon as possible to minimise the risk of these charges becoming more serious than they need to be.
Break & Enter Or Burglary Charges Can Be Serious
If you have been charged or undergoing investigation for Break & Enter or related charges, getting legal advice now is imperative. People who leave this for too long usually later regret it.
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Charges
These body of offences are very serious and complex. Under this category, there are many offences, some of which may be used in conjunction with each other against you.
Am I Going to Jail?
Obviously, this is very difficult to assess without understanding the circumstances of the charges or potential charges against you. What we can say though, is that these charges can become more serious the longer you delay seeking legal help. Effective criminal defence will ensure that any investigations that have been undertaken were lawful and that any future investigations only occur with the involvement of your legal team.
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Sex Offences Are Very Serious.
If you have been charged or undergoing investigation for Sex Offences or related charges you’re on a long, hard road. People who do not get advice early usually later regret it.
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Charges
The relevant law creates a number of offences that relate to domestic violence. These types of offences can activate other types of offences within the Criminal Code and notoriously can become very, very serious.
Am I Going to Jail?
We cannot give you that advice without understanding your situation and more specifically the nature of the charges that have been brought or are about to be brought by Queensland Police.
Our primary objective at Hannay Lawyers is to stress-test the investigations that have or are about to occur, against you.
Seeking our help sooner rather than later is imperative.
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Domestic Violence Offences Are Very Serious
If you have been charged or undergoing investigation for Domestic Violence and/or related charges, getting legal advice now is imperative. People who leave this for too long usually later regret it.
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Charges
You don’t need us to tell you that if you’re under investigation or have already been charged with murder or manslaughter you’re in serious hot water. These types of matters often turn on evidence, hence it’s imperative that any evidence gathering against you is conducted lawfully.
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At Hannay Lawyers, regardless of where you are, our Criminal Lawyers Gold Coast can be with you 24/7. Call us!
Murder & Manslaughter Charges Are Very Serious.
If you have been charged with one of these offences, you need one of our Brisbane and Gold Coast Criminal Lawyers yesterday.
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Charges
In Queensland, these types of offences are governed largely by specific traffic-focused legislation
More specifically, these offences are governed by the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld) and the Regulations associated with this Act, particularly the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009 (Qld) and the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Driver Licensing) Regulation 2010 (Qld).
If you are charged with disqualified driving, drink or drug driving, the impact can be considerable. Losing your licence can not only be a huge inconvenience, but your ability to work can also be compromised. Notwithstanding this, depending upon the severity of the charge, big fines and in certain circumstance, jail time can apply.
If you have been charged with one or more of these offences, we recommend getting legal advice quickly:
- Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle;
- Drink or Drug Driving (DUI)
- Operation of a Vehicle Leading to Murder or Manslaughter;
- Unlicensed Driving of a Vehicle;
- Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident;
- Making Unnecessary Noise or Smoke while Operating a Vehicle;
- Racing Motor Vehicles on the Road;
- Drinking and Taking Drugs While in Charge of a Vehicle.
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Traffic Charges Are Very Serious.
If you are charged with traffic offence, the impact can be considerable.
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Offences
In our experience, people charged with Drink Driving offences can make the mistake of representing themselves in Court. It usually doesn’t end well.
In Queensland, there are 4 alcohol limits:
- No alcohol limit (0.00% or above)
- General alcohol limit (0.05% or above)
- Middle alcohol limit (0.10% or above)
- High alcohol limit (0.15% or above)
Depending upon your charge, the relevant category, your history, supporting evidence will collectively determine your sentence.
Getting advice early with DUI & Drink Driving Charges is imperative.
If you have been charged with a traffic or criminal offence in Queensland, Hannay Lawyers is here to help. Hannay Lawyers is recognised as a multi-award winning criminal law practice with offices in Gold Coast and Brisbane CBD.
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Law
In circumstances where there may be a complaint against you regarding your performance or behaviour in the workplace that has become subject to a type of disciplinary action, you need legal advice.
All types of employees, particularly Government workers, including Queensland police officers can be the subject of allegations of a serious nature. These allegations if founded can have a catastrophic impact on a person’s employment.
At Hannay Lawyers, we assist our clients in all aspects of disciplinary matters.
Disciplinary Proceedings Can Be Very Serious.
If you are being investigated or are currently subject to disciplinary proceedings, you need effective legal representation. At Hannay Lawyers, we have extensive experience in all matters regarding disciplinary law. Take a photo of your charge sheet upload and we will give you a callback.