by admin | Sep 24, 2026 | Blog
Few roles in the justice system are as frequently misunderstood as that of a criminal defence lawyer. When an allegation is serious or disturbing, it’s natural to ask why anyone should defend the person accused of it at all. The answer isn’t about deciding...
by admin | Sep 24, 2026 | Blog
Most people readily agree that a person is innocent until proven guilty. That agreement becomes harder to hold onto when an allegation involves serious violence, a sexual offence, or another crime that provokes a strong emotional response. The instinct to assume the...
by Michael McMillan | Aug 31, 2026 | Blog, Criminal Law
Last updated 27 August 2026. If your child has been charged with a serious offence in Queensland, the sentencing consequences may now be considerably different from what they were before December 2024. Queensland’s “Adult Crime, Adult Time” scheme...
by Michael McMillan | Aug 31, 2026 | Blog, Criminal Law
Last updated 31 August 2026. The Breach Bail, Go to Jail and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 was introduced into Queensland Parliament on 27 August 2026. At the time of writing, the Bill has not yet become law. The information below should be checked against the...
by Michael McMillan | Aug 19, 2026 | Blog
You or someone you know has been arrested, and now there’s a court date, a list of conditions, and a lot of uncertainty. Bail decisions often happen within hours of an arrest, and the conditions imposed at that stage can shape how the matter proceeds. ...
by Michael McMillan | Aug 19, 2026 | Blog
Police have contacted you, asked you to attend the station, or you’ve just been arrested, and now you’re wondering what you actually have to say. Police interviews can feel informal, almost like a conversation, but what you say can become evidence in a...
