Using Family Court documents in Criminal Proceedings – the ‘implied undertaking’ by Dominic Brunello

Using Family Court documents in Criminal Proceedings – the ‘implied undertaking’   It is not…


I have been charged with a Criminal Offence and hold a positive notice Blue Card: What Do I Do Now? by Emma Higgins

I have been charged with a Criminal Offence and hold a positive notice Blue Card: What Do I Do Now?…


Overseas Travel as a Reportable Offender by Hannah Pugh

Overseas Travel as a Reportable Offender   Overview   ‘Registered’ or ‘reportable…


Media Release - Criminal Cases Review Commission by Terry O'Gorman

The Folbigg Pardon highlights the necessity to establish a national Criminal Cases Review…


AFS LICENSEE AND CREDIT LICENSEE DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS by Rachna Nagesh

Background   Companies that offer financial advisory services must hold an Australian…


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…


Senior Consultant, Terry O'Gorman awarded the Law Council of Australia President's Award

Senior Consultant Terry O'Gorman has been awarded the Law Council of Australia President's Award. A…


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…


The Sovereign Citizen Dilemma by Ella Scoles

Solicitor Ella Scoles writes about the Sovereign Citizen Dilemma in this QLS Proctor article: The…


LEGALWISE PRESENTATION ON AML

Our Principal, Dan Rogers, is an expert in money laundering. Today he drew upon this expertise and…


Robertson O'Gorman encourages emerging leaders - Robertson O'Gorman Prize in Criminal Law 2020

Robertson O’Gorman is a proud sponsor of the University of Queensland Law School. Each year the law…


Terry O’Gorman AM awarded QLS President’s Medal

Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors are delighted to announce, Senior Consultant, Terry O’Gorman has been…


Robertson O'Gorman Solicitors, leading criminal defence firm is pleased to welcome Linda Cho to the team!

Robertson O'Gorman Solicitors, leading criminal defence law firm is pleased to welcome Linda Cho to…


FIVE ACCREDITED SPECIALISTS

Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors now has five accredited criminal law specialists.  


CORONAVIRUS, THE LAW AND COMPLIANCE WITH SELF-ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE RULES

CORONAVIRUS, THE LAW AND COMPLIANCE WITH SELF-ISOLATION AND QUARATINE RULES We are all well aware…


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.…


Human Rights Act Part 4: Case example: Police powers and exclusion of evidence – DPP v Kaba [2014] VSC 52

This is the fourth blog in our Human Rights Act series, looking at the case of DPP v Kaba[1]…


Human Rights Act - Part 3: Case example: Bail – Gray v DPP [2008] VSC 4

Case example: Bail – Gray v DPP [2008] VSC 4 This is the third blog in our Human Rights Act series,…


Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld): Not just another 'Magna Carta argument'

On 24 October 2019, Dan Rogers presented at the annual Queensland Magistrates Conference.  He spoke…


Human Rights Act - Part 1

STATUTORY INTERPRETATION AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 2019 (QLD) The purpose of this blog series is not…


Health practitioners and health assessments

Registered health practitioners are subject to a number of regulatory schemes administered by AHPRA…


ASIC Investigations – Stepping you through the process

If you and your business understand the ASIC investigation process, you will be able to better…


Media Release – Terry O’Gorman, Vice-President of QCCL

The media need to behave responsibly and not reveal Robert Fardon’s address or whereabouts,…


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…


MEDIA RELEASE BY TERRY O’GORMAN VICE-PRESIDENT, QUEENSLAND COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES

The Civil Liberties Council today called on both the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Opposition…


Doyle's Guide 2018

Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors have again been featured as a First Tier Queensland Criminal Defence…


Judge Robertson - See No More Evil

On 9 June 2018, the Courier Mail’s QWeekend published “See no more evil” an article chronicling the…


Robertson O'Gorman Prize for Criminal Law 2018

Dominic Brunello presented the Robertson O’Gorman Prize in Criminal Law at the University of…


Bond University Panel Discussion: Social Justice and the Role of Lawyers

Legal Director Dan Rogers spoke last night at the Bond University Law Wellness Association’s…


Key changes to Queensland's domestic violence laws

Recently introduced legislation heralds many new changes and protections in regards to domestic…