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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.

Can I Get a Work Licence After a Drink Driving Charge?
If you’ve been charged with drink driving in Queensland, you may be wondering whether you can still drive for work

When you didn’t realise you we’re still over the limit!
A closer look at morning-after drink driving and how to avoid common traps It’s a situation that catches many people

Threats Aren’t Just Wrong – They’re Illegal: What You Should Know About Extortion in Queensland
Extortion is more than just intimidation – it’s a serious criminal offence in Queensland that can have life-changing consequences Whether

Think Before You Act: Understanding Fraud Laws in Queensland
Fraud is more than just a financial criminal offence – it’s a breach of trust that can have serious consequences

Understanding Stealing under Queensland Law
The law exists to protect people’s right to their belongings and to maintain trust and order in our communities. Stealing

How Long Will I Lose My Licence for Drink Driving?
It will depend on your Blood Alcohol Concentration and your prior driving history. One of the most common questions after

Will I go to Jail for Drink Driving In Queensland?
Addressing Sentencing and What Influences Whether Jail is Imposed. Whether or not you go to jail for drink driving in

Distributing Intimate Images and the realities for our young people
As parents to adolescents and young adults, the world of Tiktok, Instagram, encrypted apps such as WhatsApp or Snapchat, group

What You Need to Know About Robbery Laws in Queensland and the concequences.
Robbery is a serious offence in Queensland, treated with significant gravity under the ‘Criminal Code Act 1899’. Unlike simple theft,

Interlock Devices and Your Car: What Happens After a Drink Driving Conviction?
If you’ve been convicted of a drink driving offence in Queensland, you may be required to participate in the Alcohol

Recent Changes to the Penalties and Sentences Act
Offences of violence committed against persons in the workplace have changed In sentencing offenders for offences of violence, section 9(2A)

Resolution by Justice Mediation
There is an alternative to traditional criminal court proceedings known as justice mediation, which is a form of alternative conflict
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