Author: AJ Faisal

am A J Faisal and I have completed my law degree at the University of Southern Queensland. I have been shadowing Mr Ken Mackenzie of Mackenzie Mitchell Solicitors to gain valuable experience in criminal defence for nearly 3 years. Mr Mackenzie is an accredited criminal defence lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in practice. I am a solicitor in the State of Queensland. This is my blog and all contents are my learnings through my work experience and legal studies. These are blog posts and are not advice and please do not consider any of my blog posts as legal advice. These are merely to get basic and general ideas. Every case is unique. If you need legal advice, you should contact an admitted lawyer.

Medicine or Drugs without Prescription

Do you have medicine which requires prescription but some how you are in possession of such medicine? What could be the consequences?

Random Questioning by Police

Police can question anyone in public to fulfil their duty but there is a limit. It may breach human right if the questioning is coercive.

Possible Sentences / Penalties for Criminal Matters

Read about possible criminal defences. Contact and Get Free Consultation with the Best Criminal Lawyers in Brisbane. Do No Mistake now!

What is the difference Between Law and Discretion?

The difference between Law and Discretion can be difficult to grasp. Law is what has been decided in parliament and discretion is what courts decide. For example, According to s 420 of Police Powers and Responsibility Act 2000 (Qld), there are specific procedure police has to follow when questioning an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. […]