Proportionality in Sentencing by Dominic Brunello
Proportionality in Sentencing In the ever-changing field of criminal sentencing, it is…
Joinder by Ella Scoles
It has long been the case in criminal law that only one criminal charge ought to be contained on an…
FIREARM PROHIBITION ORDER by Terry O'Gorman
FIREARM PROHIBITION ORDER If you have a legitimate need for access to firearms including if…
Sentencing young adults by Rachna Nagesh
Sentencing young adults The present positions of the Queensland Government and Opposition…
DOUBLE JEOPARDY IN JEOPARDY by Dominic Brunello
DOUBLE JEOPARDY IN JEOPARDY – CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (DOUBLE JEOPARDY EXCEPTION AND…
Alternative Reporting Options by Hannah Pugh
Alternative Reporting Options The Queensland Police Service introduced ‘Alternative Reporting…
Publication of identity of defendants to certain sexual offences no longer prohibited by Rachna Nagesh
Publication of identity of defendants to certain sexual offences no longer prohibited. The…
Reportable Offender Legislation in Queensland by Hannah Pugh
Reportable Offender Legislation in Queensland Overview In Australia, persons convicted…
Evasion Offences by Hannah Pugh
Evasion Offence: Sentencing Inconsistencies Resolved Failing to stop a vehicle at the direction…
Children's Detention by Terry O'Gorman
Two Mt Isa Childrens Court cases that have been published on the Queensland Courts website recently…
The important role of a plea of guilty by Emma Higgins
A plea of guilty is an acceptance of guilt to the offences charged. It is a choice made by the…
Restricted prisoner declarations – a flagrant breach of human rights by Dan Rogers
Restricted prisoner declarations – a flagrant breach of human rights Queensland Law Society wrote a…
Part 3: Appeals Process in Queensland - Should Queensland adopt a second right of appeal? by Ella Scoles
Part 3: Appeals Process in Queensland - Should Queensland adopt a second right of appeal? by Ella…
Part 2: Appeals Process in Queensland - Other jurisdictions and judicial interpretation by Ella Scoles
Part 2: Appeals Process in Queensland - Other jurisdictions and judicial interpretation Our first…
Dismissal of Charges Based on Unsoundness of Mind or Unfitness for Trial by Linda Cho
Dismissal of Charges Based on Unsoundness of Mind or Unfitness for Trial Magistrates have the power…
Part 1: Appeals Process in Queensland - Introduction, History and Queensland Process by Ella Scoles
Part 1 of a 3 part series explores the Appeals Process in Queensland. In this blog, we look at the…
Who is “the occupier” of a vehicle under section 129(1)(c) Drugs Misuse Act 1986 (Qld)? by Hannah Pugh
Who is “the occupier” of a vehicle under section 129(1)(c) Drugs Misuse Act 1986 (Qld)? “The…
PPRA and Non-Recording of Evidence - R v Jeffers and Morcom by Ella Scoles
INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of Queensland recently published an interesting pre-trial ruling in…
Restorative Justice Series – Part 3. Restorative Justice Processes
Restorative Justice Series – Part 3. Restorative Justice Processes The previous instalment in this…
Restorative Justice Series – Part 2. Juvenile Sentencing Principles
Restorative Justice Series – Part 2. Juvenile Sentencing Principles The first instalment in this…
Restorative Justice Series - Part 1. The Context: Youth Justice and the "Youth Crime Crisis"
Restorative justice series – The Context: Youth Justice and the ‘Youth Crime Crisis’ The…
Robertson O’Gorman Principal recognised nationally in 2021 Doyle’s List for White Collar and Corporate Crime Professionals and Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers
Robertson O’Gorman Principal recognised nationally in 2021 Doyle’s List for White Collar and…
Criminal Lawyers Beware! – Cellebrite downloads can be compromised
Criminal Lawyers Beware! – Cellebrite downloads can be compromised Cellebrite downloads of mobile…
Legislating against coercive control: The Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce
In March 2021, the Queensland Government established The Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce (‘the…
An analysis of the Bill Cosby decision by Ella Scoles
Yesterday the world learnt that Bill Cosby’s conviction for three counts of aggravated indecent…
To record or not to record – is there a question?
Should the ODPP electronically record proofing conferences with prosecution witnesses? The ruling…
QLS Proctor article on Terry O’Gorman AM: President’s Medal recognises a leader in criminal defence and civil liberties
John Teerds, Editor, writes about a highlight of last week’s Legal Profession Dinner being the…
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF (TRAFFICKING CHARGE)
On 15 February 2021 our Principal, Dan Rogers, lead a ‘Judge for Yourself’ session at Calamvale,…
HIGHLIGHT: Frequently Asked Question - I have to go to Court, what's going to happen?
Dan Rogers is the Principal and Legal Director at Robertson O'Gorman Solicitors. He is an…
Investigation of war crimes and the recommendations of the Inspector-General of the ADF
Investigation of war crimes and the recommendations of the Inspector-General of the ADF The…
Robertson O'Gorman Solicitors striving for Excellence - Emma Higgins recognised in the 2020 Queensland Criminal Law Rising Star Rankings
Last week, Robertson O’Gorman was again recognised as a ‘First Tier Criminal Defence Firm’.…
Robertson O’Gorman Principal recognised in national Doyle’s List for White Collar and Corporate Crime Professionals and Criminal Defence Lawyers
Robertson O’Gorman Principal recognised in national Doyle’s List for White Collar and Corporate…
Legal Wise Seminar - Criminal Law: Hot Topics
Our Principal and Legal Director, Dan Rogers presented today at the Legal Wise Seminar - Criminal…
PROPOSED MEDIA SHIELD LAWS
The Queensland Government and Opposition have jointly committed to develop shield law that protect…
Doyle's Guide 2020 Results - Robertson O'Gorman recognised again as a First Tier Queensland Criminal Defence Firm
We are pleased to announce for the sixth straight year, Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors has been…
Legislation update: Reopening Coronial inquests and the powers to be applied
The powers of a Coroner in conducting an inquest are far reaching. In 2003 when the Coroner’s Act…
How to run a bail hearing in a COVID-19 world
Today our Principal, Dan Rogers presented a Queensland Law Society On-Demand Video about how to run…
Searching people | A review of NSW and Queensland Police search powers
The search practices of the New South Wales Police Service have come under scrutiny following a…
Statistics and the Jury: The numbers don’t always add up
In my days prior to becoming a lawyer I profess that I was a sucker for all things Law & Order.…
FEDERAL FACIAL RECOGNITION SCHEME
It was welcome news this week that Federal Parliament’s Joint Intelligence Committee has sent the…
Restrictions on the use of cash
On 24 October 2019, the Commonwealth House of Representatives considered the Currency (Restrictions…
Forensic science in criminal cases
In the Sydney Morning Herald of 2 September 2019 Justice Chris Maxwell, President of the Victorian…
The rise of the addendum- Tactical considerations in applying to Cross examine witnesses in committal proceedings
In 2010 the Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction Reform and Modernisation Amendment Act amended the…
Blue Card laws: Is ‘exceptional’ the new normal?
In Queensland those who wish to work with, or foster, children must have a Blue Card. A Blue Card…
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) - What remedies are available?
A human rights complaint or action may be brought for a breach of section 58(1) of the Human Rights…
Queensland Human Rights Commission
The Queensland Human Rights Commission, created by the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld), will commence…
QUEENSLAND PRISONS
In December 2018, the Crime and Corruption Commission released its report named Taskforce Flaxton…
Courier Mail Article - Jail Inspectorate Must Be Independent, Says Top Civil Liberties Lawyer Terry O’Gorman
The Courier Mail has published an article regarding the establishment of an independent…
The Teacher’s Pet: Do viral podcasts have the ability to taint a jury pool?
I, like many thousands of others, have recently been immersed in the Australian’s podcast series…
Doyle's Guide 2018
Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors have again been featured as a First Tier Queensland Criminal Defence…
Doyles Guide: Leading Criminal Defence Firm 2017
Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors have again been featured in Doyle’s Guide as one of Queensland’s…
Drug Trafficking
There seems to be an ever growing number of young people in our community being charged with the…
Gone to Court – Have you paid your levy?
Any person, other than children, who pleads guilty or is found guilty of an offence in Queensland…
Sex Offences
R v Phillips: Client convicted of several counts of rape. Appeal to the Queensland Court of Appeal…
Offences against a person - Common Assault to Murder
R v G: We acted on behalf of “G” who was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm upon his son,…
Offences against property
R v H: District Court sentence for social security fraud, approximately $70,000.00. Custodial…