New “Revenge Porn” laws under consideration in Queensland

  Prior to the last election, the Queensland government pledged to create a new offence to deal with the increase in non-consensual sharing of intimate photographs and images, otherwise known as “revenge porn”. Queensland currently does not have an offence that specifically covers “revenge porn” situations, especially where the images have been uploaded onto Facebook, […]

Rebecca Fogerty appears before Queensland Parliament Committee

On 12 September 2018 Rebecca Fogerty appeared in her capacity as Deputy Chair of the Queensland Law Society before the Legislative Assembly of Queensland Parliament to discuss the Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2018. You can read a transcript of the proceedings here.

Doyle’s Guide 2018 – Julia Jasper and Rebecca Fogerty named Leading Queensland Criminal Defence Lawyers

Rebecca Fogerty and Julia Jasper have been recognised in the 2018 Doyle’s Guide for their expertise in criminal law.

Rebecca Fogerty speaks to Seven News about police misconduct and whistleblowers

Rebecca Fogerty spoke to Channel 7 on the subject of whistleblower laws and former police officer Rick Flori’s acquittal on misconduct charges.

Arrest of a Family Member: Information For Families and Friends

The arrest of a family member is often a stressful experience, especially if it was unexpected.  It can be difficult to obtain information about the arrested person, including if or when they will be released by the police.  This article explains common police procedures where a person is arrested and taken into custody.

Criminal Law FAQ’s: Drink Driving in Queensland

Here are some frequently asked questions about drink driving laws in Queensland. Contact us 24/7 for more answers.

Careless Driving

There is presently a proposal before the Queensland Parliament to increase the penalties for the offence of careless driving of a motor vehicle where a person has suffered death or serious injury (grievous bodily harm).

There is an old legal adage that hard cases make bad law. This, sadly, is such a case.

National Domestic Violence Scheme

The National Domestic Violence Scheme came into effect on 25 November 2017, creating national recognition for Domestic Violence Orders regardless of where in Australia the Order was originally made.

Previously, people who applied for Domestic Violence Orders in one state had to make an application for it to be recognised in the other Australian states and territories.

Criminal Accredited Specialists

Accredited Specialists are lawyers who have successfully completed an advanced, peer-reviewed assessment program specific to their area of expertise, demonstrating their high level of knowledge and skills in that area. Only lawyers, not law practices, can be Accredited Specialists.