hoping to get some sort of insight into the possible outcomes of a case currently going through the qld magistrates court.

listed charges are:

1. Possession of a knife in a public place
2. Possessing dangerous drugs
3. Possessing utensils or pipes for use with drugs
4. Possessing something used in the commission of an offence
5. A drug trafficking charge (that spanned over 8 months)

the matter has had two committal-related court appearances, and the next listing appears to be a mention rather than a committal.

I don’t know of the alleged quantities or drug types however I suspect it to be meth/ice.

based on these charges and no further info, how serious is this case under queensland law, and what factors would determine whether the person is likely to receive actual jail time, probation or another penalty?

***ETA - this is not my case! was just looking for some general outcomes. also keen to figure out reasons as to why it continues to adjourned / why there have been multiple committals but still hasn’t gone up to a higher court

Evening folks

I have a friend who has got themselves into a spot of bother. Their car was searched and the cops found methamphetamine and a small knife without a valid reason. Its their first offence. He is approximately 40 years of age. He works in the education sector.

He believes he will receive a criminal charge.

He believes he will loose his position.

How likely is it that an employer needs to take action against someone with a knife charge, I'm confident it should be zero as the person is not violent.

If it is his first offence can you see a criminal charge coming?

Hi all just wanted to check what are the legalities of the permanent 40hr work week. Our company now expects us to do 40hrs per week permanently, just based on a roster schedule we signed on our contract. But there is a clause in our contract that says we are to work at least 38 ordinary hours, next clause says that company may require us to work additional hours depending on business operation needs and that we are already compensated based on our award rate(which is also included in the roster schedule paper we signed) I just want to understand if the roster schedule overrides the clause in our contract.

As said in title, I am planning to leave my workplace as a casual, I technically don’t have a roster so can I just say I’m not coming back in? Also at this workplace I am expected to work 8+ hours most days without a break and 12+ on Friday and Saturday without a break, is this reportable/should I report it. Yes I know I’m bad person for leaving without notice

Hey everyone, just looking for some advice. Last night, I was stopped at a red light waiting to turn left!! into a side street. The light was green when I went through, and I was travelling really slowly, definitely under 10 km/h in a 70 zone. The camera flashed, and I’m confused because I didn’t run a red light or speed.

I’m on my red Ps, so I’m a bit stressed about potentially losing my licence. Has this happened to anyone else, and did you end up getting a fine? Also, if I do receive one, what’s the process for appealing it?

didn't add that I was the only one on the road!

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

My ex (married 8y) has stayed in our family home and basically has most of our household items.

I have finally found a rental and said I was going to collect things, and he is saying no to a bunch of stuff that is absolutely mine; gardening items I bought, gym equipment I bought and use, wool carpets/mats, some irrigation stuff.

He is saying he's keeping it.

We are mediating Monday, but in general none of these items are high value, some of them were actual gifts to me, and all of them I purchased.

Controlling/vindictive behaviour aside (he knows I can't afford to replace any of it), is this legal? I assume if I just take the stuff that's mine he can't really do anything about it.

I've literally left things because he and his sons use them, and always made sure things are fair, but this..... Feels like punishment for leaving.

Any tips?

I have a legal aid lawyer but funds are running out, my ex is running up a bill for me, so I can't hit her up for answers for small stuff sadly

Hi there, my car was damaged by a truck, and the driver has admitted fault. Unfortunately I was stingy and didn't pay for hire car as part of the policy.

I have contacted the other party's insurance but I'm not sure what chances I have. On principle I think I have a prety good basis: that I should not be disadvantaged due to someone else's poor driving. In practice.. has anyone been in this position?

Thanks!

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I’ve got a 2021 D-Max that has an issue with steering pins (or something like that) that’s creating uneven wear on my tyres. I know that there was a recall on them and my VIN was in the recall. My car has such low Km that they didn’t deem it to be an issue yet (inspected back in March). However I can see the wear, it’s obvious. I put the spare on because it was an issue and now my spare is getting similar wear. I just put it into Isuzu to be inspected for warranty. They want to charge for the inspection and told me when I dropped it off that it most likely won’t be covered because “Isuzu stopped their campaign”, even though my car is still covered under warranty and this is a recognised issue.

Has anyone gone through similar? I want to threaten ACCC because I feel like this is malicious.

Is it common to have a 'Charge securing costs' clause that states the lawyer is 'entitled to lodge a caveat on the title of x property restricting transactions with the property until our costs are paid'?

This property was a house I once lived in; I have no title interest in it. The address came up in initial conversations when my id was verified. Am about to sign the contract...