Police or court
Charged, fined, questioned by police, or a problem with your licence.
In an emergency call 000.
Guides
I have been charged
General information on what happens after a criminal charge in Queensland: notice to appear, bail, your first court date and the duty lawyer.I got a fine
General information on Queensland fines: infringement notices, the 28 days, going to court, SPER, payment plans and work and development orders.Police want to question me
General information on your rights when Queensland police want to ask you questions: silence, your name and address, legal advice and time limits.A problem with my licence
General information on Queensland licence problems: demerit points, good driving behaviour, suspensions, drink driving, work licences and hardship orders.I have to go to court
General information on what happens when you go to the Queensland Magistrates Court as a defendant: the day, the duty lawyer, pleas and adjournments.Read or listen
I got a fine
What to do with a Queensland fine: the 28 day window, paying, payment plans, transferring and disputing it, and what happens when a fine goes to SPER.Free legal help in Queensland: who does what
A plain list of free and low-cost legal help in Queensland: Legal Aid, community legal centres, duty lawyers, LawRight, Caxton, Tenants Queensland and more.General information or legal advice: what is the difference?
The difference between general legal information and legal advice, why it matters, when you need a lawyer, and where to find free or low-cost help.Something else going on?
Tell me what happened. It starts with one question.