Criminal law in Queensland

All information contained in this section derives from publicly accessible documentation, and is intended as general, not legal, advice.

[Please note, some of the links remain under construction] It is important that members of society have an understanding of their rights to protect against persons seeking to take advantage of their ignorance. Below are some general topics concerning common interactions people might have within the criminal justice system.

The major instruments of legislation concerning these topics are contained within the:

• Bail Act 1980 (Qld);

• Criminal Code 1899 (Qld);

• Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld);

• Justices Act 1886 (Qld); and,

• Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld);

If you are arrested, your first call should be to a competent criminal law firm in or around your local area for immediate advice and/or assistance.

Should your matter progress to a hearing, including a bail application, trial, sentencing or appeal, and your solicitor wishes to retain counsel, please contact me.

FOR MORE GENERAL ADVICE ON SOME OF THE TOPICS, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS, BELOW: