by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Offences
Queensland has laws to deal with out-of-control events that may cause fear of violence or property damage. They give police wide powers to shut down events that are, or may become out-of-control; and make it an offence to organise an out-of-control event or to cause... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Offences
Queensland has tough laws about participating in criminal organisations. A criminal organisation is an organisation of 3 or more persons: who have as their purpose or one of their purposes, engaging in, organising, planning, facilitating, supporting, or otherwise... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Offences
What is perjury? Anyone who deliberately gives false (untrue) evidence for a judicial proceeding is guilty of a crime called perjury. What does ‘judicial proceeding’ cover? Basically, someone commits perjury if they lie in their evidence in a Court or... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Offences
Can I protect myself or my property without breaking the law? In some cases, the law allows people to do things which would be illegal if it was not to protect themselves or their property. Some examples are: Citizen’s arrest: You may, in limited circumstances,... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Offences
Some minor offences are known as ‘regulatory offences’. There are 3 types of regulatory offences: Unauthorised dealing with shop goods (where the value of the goods is $150 or less). Leaving restaurants or hotels without paying for food, drink, accommodation, goods or...