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The Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 places a duty of care upon people in charge of animals. This duty of care extends to the provision of food, water...
Read Moreby Jones + AssociatesWhat You Need to Know About Dangerous Drugs in Queensland
Queensland is renowned for many things, including its fantastic climate, beautiful beaches and resorts. Collectively these attributes make the 'Sunshine...
Read Moreby Jones + AssociatesDriving While Suspended or Disqualified in Queensland: What You Need to Know
For Australians, the ability to drive legally is essential. A valid driving licence allows us to get to work and school, to get groceries, to get to the...
Read Moreby Jones + AssociatesWill a Conviction Be Recorded Against Me?
When a person is convicted of an offence, whether it is a serious or relatively minor offence, the effect on their life can be profound. Even after serving...
Read Moreby Jones + AssociatesWhat Does Bail Mean and Will I Get It?
These days, it seems like every channel that you flip to on the television is some kind of cop show or procedural drama. Because of this, even the average...
Read Moreby Jones + AssociatesHow Do I Make Changes to a QLD Domestic Violence Order?
For the authorities, combating domestic violence in Brisbane Queensland is an ongoing challenge. Thousands of applications for domestic violence orders...
Read Moreby Jones + AssociatesFive Ways To Reduce Legal Fees
Let's be honest. One of the single biggest factors, if not the biggest factor, that prevents people from seeking legal representation is the cost. But what...
Read Moreby Jones + AssociatesPolice Powers and Responsibilities – Seized Property
Sometimes, police seize property in the course of exercising their duties and investigating crime. If your property has been seized by police, it is...
Read Moreby Jones + AssociatesJudicial Review
The Judicial Review Act 1991 (Qld) enables a person to challenge the legality of administrative decisions such as decisions made by Government Departments...
Read Moreby Jones + AssociatesHave You Been Charged with Driving Without a Licence?
In Australia, driving isn't an entitlement or a right. It is a privilege and a responsibility that shouldn't be taken lightly. That's why everyone needs a...
Read Moreby Jones + AssociatesWhat is a Conviction & How Can I Prevent it From Being Recorded?
Everyone knows that if you are found guilty of a crime, you're convicted of the offence. Convictions, unsurprisingly, have serious ramifications and can...
Read Moreby Jones + AssociatesWhat are Your Rights under Criminal Law?
Thanks to TV shows and pop culture, many people believe they understand how the criminal justice system works. Police shows, procedural dramas and legal...
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