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Bill Potts Comments on Barry O’Sullivan’s Tirade

Bill Potts recently commented on the recent tirade made by LNP Treasurer Barry O’Sullivan.

From The Courier Mail;

Campbell Newman is under pressure to force controversial LNP treasurer Barry O’Sullivan out of the party after his expletive-laden tirade at a candidate. Senior MPs and party figures are demanding Mr Newman act now or risk the party’s bosses taking over, if the LNP wins the election…

Illegal Brothels? Not on Council’s Watch

If, as some residents claim, an illegal brothel has been operating in the Tweed Heads CBD, council officers have been unable to uncover it.

Despite several raids this year, they failed to find evidence that could lead to prosecution.

Council yesterday confirmed its staff had made snap inspections on the Bay Street building at least three times but left empty handed after failing to find proof the second-storey unit was being used as an illicit bordello.

Police Frisk Powers Will Scar Teens

You’re a teenager enjoying a Saturday night on the town – maybe planning to see a movie with friends.

Suddenly police stop you and demand answers to questions. Next you are being frisked in public by a gun-toting policeman. Welcome to Queensland if planned new police powers become law.

Stealing From The Salvos

Bill Potts talks to Today Tonight about Stealing by Finding and stealing from the Salvation Army.

Couple jailed for 11 years after claiming they imported cocaine after threats from Colombian drug cartel

A COUPLE who claimed they attempted to import a large amount of cocaine to the Gold Coast because they were threatened by a Colombian drug cartel were jailed for 11 years.

The Chief Justice Paul de Jersey praised the Australian Federal Police for their efforts in the case which involved drugs sent from South America to Australia via Germany.

Disqualified driving in Queensland – Cameron Browne

Cameron Browne talks to Channel 9 on a special investigation into disqualified driving offences in Queensland. { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Drivers Driving without Licence", "description": "Disqualified drivers still continue to drive, ignoring court orders. Get more info about a driving unlicensed charge in QLD: http://www.pottslawyers.com.au/driving-unlicenced-qld-offence.html If you have a criminal law matter that you need representation or advice about call Potts Lawyers on our 24 hour crime line: 0488 999 980 or visit our website: http://www.pottslawyers.com.au", "thumbnailUrl": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-MdV3JhxKAA/default.jpg", "uploadDate": "2013-08-14T08:53:03Z", "duration": "PT1M50S", "embedUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/embed/-MdV3JhxKAA", "interactionCount": "699" } About Potts Lawyers Potts...

Accused Surfers Paradise shooter granted bail

The man accused of shooting a father-of-three who was walking with his family in Surfers Paradise last December has been freed on bail.

Rick El Masri, 35, is charged with shooting Hylton Miller, 42, on December 4 last year after he fired a handgun indiscriminately from balcony of an apartment of high rise Circle on Cavill.

Mayor orders email interception probe

GOLD Coast Mayor Ron Clarke has ordered an inquiry into the email intercept operation run by council officials.

The report is to be presented to the full council on Monday.

Steve Austin – 612 ABC Radio

Guns on the Gold Coast

Bill Potts

Gun licences on the Gold Coast have risen by 36 per cent over the past two years, nearly double the figure for the rest of the state.

There’s also been a growing increase in the number of gun related incidents.

Some say fear of growing home invasions is driving the rise in ownership while others point to an increase in criminal gangs. So what is it? Bill Potts is a criminal lawyer based on the Gold Coast.

Mayor commands email interception probe

Bill Potts speaks to Channel 9 about the decision by the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) to execute a search warrant on a residence in Southport. The Gold Coast bat population needs to be addressed by DERM.