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Insights from the Fisher Dore team. Here you can read our announcements and results, updates on the law, and opinions on current affairs.

Case Study: Avoiding Mandatory Imprisonment in a Traffic Offence Matter
Our client was originally charged with evasion, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and other traffic offences. Evasion can expose a

How to Apply for a Work Licence (Restricted Licence)
If you’ve lost your driver licence, a work licence (formally known as a restricted licence), may allow you to keep

How to fight a DVO in Queensland
A Police officer or private individual may apply for a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) where you are in a relevant

Sentencing Young People for Drug Trafficking…
When Can a Court Impose No Actual Custody? Drug trafficking is treated as serious offending in Queensland. The seriousness stems from the

Can Queensland Police Really Search Your Phone?
Here’s What You Need to Know If you’ve ever had a police officer ask to “just take a quick look”

Should I Talk to the Police Without a Lawyer?
A phone call. A knock at the door. A request to “just come in and answer a few questions.” However,

Tom Gardiner Recognised Among Brisbane’s Top Criminal Lawyers for the Fifth Consecutive Year.
Tom Gardiner has been named one of Brisbane’s best criminal defence lawyers for the fifth year in a row by Doyle’s Guide, a milestone that cements

What Is an ASIC Proceeding in Queensland, and What Should You Do If You’re Charged?
If you’ve been contacted by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), or you’re already facing formal action, it’s natural to feel

Corporate Criminal Offence: What Every Queensland Professional Needs to Know
You’ve spent years – perhaps decades – building your career, your reputation, your business. Then one day, a corporate investigation begins. A

Fisher Dore Lawyers’ First Tier Standing Confirmed in 2026 Doyle’s Guide
Remain among the state’s leading criminal defence firms Few accolades in the legal profession carry the weight of a Doyle’s

20 Years of Criminal Defence Excellence
Fisher Dore Lawyers Celebrates Two Decades of Fighting for Queensland For two decades, Fisher Dore Lawyers has stood at the

Australian Laws on Participating in Foreign Conflicts
Fisher Dore Lawyers’ Legal Perspective If you or someone you care about is facing questions about involvement in a foreign conflict or war,
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