Drinking After Driving but Before a Breath Test
Drink Driving offences are offences of strict liability – effectively, if a person was suspected of driving/being in charge of or attempting to put a vehicle into motion and that person had a BAC greater than their allowed limit (See our full article on Drink Driving).
Defence of Sudden or Extraordinary Emergency
What happens if you believe you are forced to do an illegal act in Queensland due to a sudden emergency arising ? Is there a defence to this extraordinary emergency and what would happen in court if you are charged?
Can You be Charged With Drink Driving When You Did Not Actually Drive?
People are obviously familiar with how a someone could be found guilty of drink driving when they are pulled over by the police over the limit. However it is also possible to be found guilty of drink driving even though at the time the police arrived you were not actually driving. This is the offence of drink driving in charge of a motor vehicle.
Can You Beat a Drink Driving Charge?
Drink driving offences are some of the most common matters that Queensland courts see however this does not mean the consequences of losing the ability to drive is not serious. People’s lives can be ruined by long periods of disqualification especially if no work license is granted.
Defences to an Evading Police Charge
The charge of evading police is an extremely serious charge with the Queensland Government enacting some of the toughest legislation in the country. The government have shown a continued desire to see people jailed for evading the police.