Understanding Brisbane Criminal Law Terms

The Australian legal system is rife with extremely specialised terminology that most people may have trouble understanding. So when you, or someone close to you has been faced with a criminal charge, it’s important to understand the legal terminology that is likely to come up in legal documents a...

Dealing with a DUI - Advice from Traffic Lawyers Brisbane

Driving under the influence of alcohol is considered a serious offence in Queensland and will almost always result in court proceedings with harsh penalties. To make sure you are fairly represented and your penalties are minimised, guidance from an experienced traffic lawyer is invaluable. Here, ...

Guest Lawyers Welcomes Kris Jahnke to the Fold

We’re delighted to welcome the latest addition to the Guest Lawyers team, Kris Jahnke. Kris is one of the most experienced young lawyers in Brisbane, having worked at a number of criminal law firms before joining us here at Guest Lawyers. He has worked on a number of high profile cases and develo...

What Exactly is a Vicious Lawless Associate?

In the following post, barrister Anna Cappellano discusses the effect of the state government’s recent Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act The Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act 2013 (“VLAD”) was the first piece of the Queensland Government’s controversial anti-bikie le...

A Guide to Queensland Courts by Brisbane Criminal Lawyers

To make things a bit easier for you, the Brisbane criminal lawyers at Guest have put together this handy guide to Queensland courts with everything you need to know about them.Supreme CourtIn Queensland, the Supreme Court is the highest court, and is split into the trial division and the Court of...

A-Z of Types of Criminal Defence in Queensland

When you hire a Brisbane criminal lawyer at Guest, they will commence constructing  the best possible criminal defence for you.Criminal defences in Queensland are reviewed in a court of law according to the Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld).The prosecution must prove with evidence, that ‘beyond reason...

New Mandatory Penalties Under Weapons Act - Explained by Brisbane L...

Recent changes to the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) have introduced mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for certain offences under the act. The amendments touch chiefly upon the penalties for unlawful possession of a weapon under s50 of the act, unlawful supply of weapons under s50B and unlawful tra...

Brisbane Criminal Lawyers - Getting to Know the Team at Guest

With a passion for helping people, our entire team is committed to getting the best possible results for our clients. Learn more about the Brisbane criminal lawyers behind Guest here.Adam Guest – DirectorAdam is the Legal Practice Director of Guest Lawyers, a firm he established in 2008. Adam has...

A Guide to Bail Applications in Queensland

Here we break down everything you need to know about bail applications, and how specialist criminal lawyers in Brisbane can help.What is Bail?Bail refers to a written promise to appear in court on a particular date. If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence, bail allows you to wait for your ...