by Ebony | Apr 2, 2026 | Criminal Law
As of 1 January 2026, police now have the power to issue on-the-spot 12-month Police Protection Directions (PPD’s) for the purpose to stop threats or acts of domestic violence. PPD’s can be issued by police when responding to a domestic violence incident that lasts...
by Ebony | Oct 14, 2025 | Criminal Law
In recent years, Queensland has introduced targeted legislation to address the serious nature of choking, strangulation, and suffocation within a domestic relationship. Under Section 315A of the Criminal Code (Qld), a person commits an offence if they unlawfully...
by Ebony | Mar 21, 2025 | Criminal Law, Uncategorized
What is a Work Licence? If your convicted of a drink or drug driving offence, and you are eligible, you may apply to the court that convicted you for an order directing that you to be issued with a work licence. A work licence (also called a restricted licence)...
by Ebony | Feb 12, 2025 | Criminal Law
At RMO Law, we understand that facing serious criminal charges can be overwhelming, especially when the penalties include substantial terms of imprisonment. Our dedicated legal team recently represented a client charged with multiple drug-related offences, including...
by Ebony | Feb 5, 2025 | Criminal Law, Uncategorized
At RMO Law, we pride ourselves on achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients, even in the most challenging circumstances. Recently, our expert Criminal & Traffic Law Team successfully defended a client facing a serious traffic offence, a case where the...
by Ebony | Sep 23, 2024 | Criminal Law
There has been recent amendments to Commonwealth criminal law offences which is worthy of note. It is said that the type of conduct sought to be addressed by the new offences is gender-based violence. The Criminal Code Amendment (Deepfake Sexual Material) Act 2024...
