by admin | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve been charged with drug possession in Queensland, pleading guilty straight away is not your only option. Depending on the drug, the quantity, your history and how the evidence was obtained, you may be able to access diversion, negotiate the police...
by admin | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog
A good behaviour bond in Queensland is a court order that requires a person to be of good behaviour for a set period, usually imposed after a guilty plea or conviction. Some bonds, most commonly those made under section 19 of the Penalties and Sentences Act, can be...
by Michael McMillan | Jun 13, 2023 | Criminal Law
Confessions are not always recorded Perhaps the strongest evidence the police can have against a person is a confession. This is recognised by the mandatory language of Division 7 of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act in Queensland, and the use of the...
by Michael McMillan | Nov 7, 2022 | Criminal Law
The whole country watched this sensational rape trial unfold in Canberra, and there have been many interesting aspects, not the least of which was that the setting for the alleged rape was our nation’s parliament house. Arguably, though, one of the most discussed...
by Michael McMillan | Oct 1, 2021 | 7 News GC, Blog
The man behind a Surfers Paradise assault (represented by Michael McMillan) has been sentenced in Surfers Paradise court. Ashley Graham was sentenced to 18 months of good behaviour. Video available here. Facing assault charges? If you’ve been charged with an...
by Michael McMillan | Aug 9, 2021 | ABC Gold Coast, ABC News, Blog
A screenshot of The Clink podcast’s Instagram page promoting Releaf Therapies. Article available here. Gold Coast Lawyer Successfully Secures Bail for Client Facing Drug Trafficking Charges In a recent development, Brent Simpson, a former Gold Coast...
