Do not obstruct police in the performance of their duty or there may be additional charges;. Reserve their right to remain silent - not answer questions, give a statement or agree to an interview until after having sought professional legal advice;. Phone a lawyer - not a friend or relative as only one phone call may be permitted and it is better to get expert advice immediately to make the best decisions on how to proceed.
David Cole is a Gold Coast Barrister and provides exceptional representation, counsel, help and support to those who need legal advice or merely wish to make discrete inquiries. A highly versatile lawyer, with over 20 years of legal experience, David will represent clients in any Court in any State or Territory in Australia.
David Cole is a Gold Coast Barrister and provides exceptional representation, counsel, help and support to those who need legal advice or merely wish to make discrete inquiries. A highly versatile lawyer, with over 20 years of legal experience, David will represent clients in any Court in any State or Territory in Australia.
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About David
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David is a graduate of the University of Queensland (Bachelor of Laws), University of Melbourne (Graduate Diploma of Military Law) and the Australian National University (Master of Laws). Following his diverse interest in international issues and law, David studied European Union Law, International Trade Law with Russian and East European Law at the University of Notre Dame Law School, London.
General Information
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The offender levy is an administrative fee to help pay for law enforcement and administration costs. If you're sentenced in the Supreme, District or Magistrates Court, you need to pay the offender levy. The levy is payable on each sentencing event whether or not a conviction is recorded. The levy is not an order of the court and doesn't form part of any sentence imposed by a judge or magistrate.
Bail Applications
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Bail is the term applied to the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial. Bail is sometimes granted on condition that a sum of money (known as a surety) is lodged. This is to guarantee their appearance in Court on a particular date. Bail can only be granted by a bail authority such as a police officer (police bail) or a judge.
Criminal Law
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Simple offences (or summary offences). These can include disorderly behaviour, drink driving, traffic offences and minor criminal offences. You're encouraged to seek practical advice for a successful outcome. The maximum penalty for an allegation of assault occasioning bodily harm is seven years imprisonment.
Drug and Alcohol Offences
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This diversion program relates to persons arrested for or being questioned in relation to a minor drug offence involving cannabis i.e. If you are charged with trafficking a dangerous drug for profit you could face up to 25 years imprisonment. If you are going to court for a drug-related offence, no matter the severity, get legal advice as soon as possible.
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