Factors to Consider When Hiring a Domestic Violence Lawyer in Cleveland
When it comes to facing charges related to domestic violence in Cleveland, finding the right lawyer to represent you is crucial. Here are some key factors to consider when hiring a domestic violence lawyer to represent you during your case:
Assault Laws in Brisbane: What Constitutes Assault and its Legal Implications
Assault is a serious offence under the laws of Brisbane and understanding what constitutes assault and its legal implications is crucial. In cases of assault, seeking the expertise of an assault lawyer in Brisbane becomes imperative to navigate the legal complexities involved. In this article, Sibley Lawyers will discuss what constitutes assault, what the legal […]
5 Common Traffic Violations in Gold Coast and How a Traffic Lawyer Can Help
Like any other busy city, the Gold Coast has its fair share of traffic violations occurring on the roads every day. From simple speeding tickets to more serious offences, understanding the most common types of traffic violations can help you stay informed and avoid unnecessary legal trouble. These are five of the most common traffic […]
Navigating the Criminal Justice System in Caboolture: How a Criminal Lawyer Can Help
For individuals who find themselves entangled in the criminal justice system, the experience can be overwhelming, confusing and incredibly daunting. Navigating the complexities of the legal system alone can be an intimidating task, which is why seeking the assistance of a knowledgeable and experienced criminal lawyer in Caboolture is crucial.
Taking on The State’s Oppressive Vaccine Mandates
On 27 February 2024, Justice Martin delivered his judgement that Direction 12 and Direction 14 issued by the Commissioner of Police (CoP) in 2021 (Ms Katarina Carroll) were unlawful as she failed to properly consider Human Rights. Sibley Lawyers fought hard on behalf of 54 applicants and all Police, to have the forced medical procedure […]
Civil Liberties
In the matter of the Police v Jackson Elliott, it was alleged that our client had seriously assaulted a police officer. In fact what had happened, was that JE went to the aide of his mate on the streets of Brisbane one evening, who was being dealt with excessively by two police, screaming in pain […]
Correctional Officer Acquitted After Lawful Restraint of a Prisoner
In 2018 the legal fight for our client, a Corrective Services Officer commenced. After having been stood down for eight months, he was charged with an assault alleged to have taken place in an interview room at one of the many Correctional facilities in Queensland. The alleged assault was said to be when our client […]
The Job of Police and Other Emergency Services – Exposure to Trauma
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-11/former-police-officer-receives-payout-over-trauma/12043156
The Importance of a Balanced and Comprehensive Investigation
Recently we were involved in defending a client facing allegations of assault said to have been perpetrated on his previous defacto. Now we have conducted many investigations ourselves in the past, and of course, seen many investigations since then as a Defence Lawyer. It is easy for an investigator to lose sight of the fundamental […]
Defending a classic ‘he said, she said’ assault
Disputes can involve multiple sides of the one story. It is therefore not unusual for things to get very messy, very quickly. In assault matters, whether or not the defendant was provoked, acting in self-defence or even whether the altercation was consented to by both parties, are factors that are considered by the court. Prosecutions […]
Cautionary Message Regarding use of Force
In the Magistrates Court of Southport, our client Mr Joel Helmore had his charges of Serious Assault Police and Commit Public Nuisance dismissed, following a finding that he had been unlawfully arrested and therefore was falsely imprisoned. The incident occurred at Southport outside Melbas Nightclub. The evidence showed that that Mr Helmore was not committing […]
Evade Police, Fail to Stop Defence
If you have been charged with an offence of failing to stop, under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act section 754 (2) Fail to Stop Motor Vehicle, or given a notice under s 755 of the PPRA to identify the driver, you may have a good defence if you can establish on the balance of […]
