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If you’re facing serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know fast. If you're dealing with a charge like grievous bodily harm, manslaughter, robbery or another serious violent offence in Queensland, the system will not go easy on you.
The legal process moves quickly, punishes hard, and doesn’t wait for you to get your head straight.
We represent clients facing serious violent offence charges, including:
Once police are involved, everything you say or do can affect the rest of your case.
You are only required to give police your name, address and date of birth. Nothing more.
If you're asked to participate in an interview, don’t. These interviews are recorded and used to build the case against you. Unless you are under arrest, you don’t have to attend. If you are under arrest, you still don’t have to participate.
Police can detain you for up to 8 hours, but they can’t interview you for more than 4 without a Court Order.
With a warrant, police can search your person or premises. Without one, they must have a reasonable belief that you’re carrying something illegal. If they don’t have either, you can say no.
You’ll be processed at the watch house, photographed, fingerprinted, and held while police decide whether to grant you bail.
Police are more likely to refuse bail if they believe you’re a repeat offender, a flight risk, or a danger to the community.
Think it’s too early to call a lawyer? It’s not. What happens in the first 24 hours can shape the entire outcome. It’s not an extra cost, it’s the smartest move you’ll make.
Send your QP9 or Court Attendance Notice to our office and we’ll let you know the next steps and fees.
Book an initial consultation with a lawyer. We’ll review your case and explain your legal position in plain english.
