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In New South Wales, drug offences include the illegal possession, use, production, and distribution of controlled substances, with penalties varying by the type and quantity of the drug, the nature of the offense, and the jurisdiction. Minor offences, such as possessing small amounts, may result in fines, treatment programs, or community service, while serious offences like trafficking or manufacturing can lead to lengthy prison sentences.
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Possess a Prohibited Drug
It is an offence under section 10 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 to be in possession of a prohibited drug.
If you have been charged with an offence under this section, the prosecution must establish beyond a reasonable doubt that an accused:
- Had a prohibited drug physical in their custody or physical under their control; and
- had knowledge that the drug was in their physical custody or control
A person can also be charged with this offence if the prohibited drug is found in your motor vehicle, house or other premises.
If you have been charged with an offence under section 10 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985, the available penalties are:
- Section 10 dismissal
- Conviction with no further penalty
- Fine
- Conditional release order without conviction
- Conditional release order with conviction
- Community corrections order
- Intensive corrections order
- Full time imprisonment
If you have been charged with possession of a prohibited drug, call our criminal law specialists today on 0413 478 367 to arrange a free consultation. We are experienced criminal lawyers dedicated to defending your rights and achieving the best outcome for you.
BOOK A FREE CONSULTSupply a Prohibited Drug
It is a criminal offence to supply a prohibited drug under section 25 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1988.
If you have been charged with an offence under this section, the prosecution must prove the following beyond a reasonable doubt:
- that you supplied, or knowingly took part in the supply;
- of a prohibited drug
If you have been charged with an offence under section 25 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985, the available penalties are:
- Section 10 dismissal
- Conviction with no further penalty
- Fine
- Conditional release order without conviction
- Conditional release order with conviction
- Community corrections order
- Intensive corrections order
- Full time imprisonment
If you have been charged with the supply of a prohibited drug, call our criminal law specialists today on 0413 478 367 to arrange a free consultation. We are experienced criminal lawyers dedicated to defending your rights and achieving the best outcome for you.
BOOK A FREE CONSULTSupply Prohibited Drug Commercial Quantity
It is a criminal offence to supply a prohibited drug under section 25 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1988. This offence attracts a maximum penalty which ranges from 10 years imprisonment to life.
If you have been charged with an offence under this section, the prosecution must prove the following beyond a reasonable doubt:
- that you supplied, or knowingly took part in the supply;
- of a prohibited drug
Knowing “take part” is defined in the Act to include:
- where a person takes, or participates in, any step, or causes any step to be taken, in the process of that cultivation, manufacture, production or supply
- the person provides or arranges finance for any such step in that process, or
- the person provides the premises in which any such step in that process is taken, or suffers or permits any such step in that process to be taken in premises of which the person is the owner, lessee or occupier in the management of which the person participates.
If you have been charged with the supply of a prohibited drug, call our criminal law specialists today on 0413 478 367 to arrange a free consultation. We are experienced criminal lawyers dedicated to defending your rights and achieving the best outcome for you.
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Our client was charged with Supply a prohibited drug not less than large commercial quantity of Methamphetamine (1kg) and Participate in a Criminal Group.
There was surveillance and telephone intercept evidence of our client which formed part of an ongoing undercover operation suggesting our client was involved in the supply of methamphetamine to street level drug suppliers.
Our client was apprehended along with 8 other co-accused alleged to be involved in a large drug supply syndicate of methamphetamine in New South Wales.
Anna Tang, our principal attended Burwood Local Court where she made application for bail. She submitted on the weaknesses of the prosecution case against our client particularly in relation to our client’s knowledge of the drug.
Our client also had a prior history of similar drug supply charges where he served a substantial time in custody but strict bail conditions were offered and he agreed to surrender his passport.
The Magistrate agreed that the prosecution case against our client was weak in relation to our client’s knowledge of the drug and strict conditional bail was granted.
Our client was charged with supplying 198 grams of methamphetamine (ICE). The amount was just under the commercial quantity and carries with it a 15 year maximum term of imprisonment and/or $220,000 fine.
Our client was also charged with possess or use a prohibited weapon offences.
We worked with our client to prepare her case and fronted Gosford Local Court for sentence. We briefed Ellen Hile, Barrister who prepared the case diligently and made submissions on behalf of our client highlighting her heavy involvement in the community and her son’s football team and her prior service in the Navy.
Together, we secured a 18 month Intensive Corrections Order for our client, which is a jail sentence served in the community.
An outstanding result for the client considering the seriousness of the charges.
Our client was charged with possessing a prohibited drug.
He was 18 years old with no prior criminal record. We worked diligently with the client to prepare his subjective case including referrals to drug rehabilitation programs.
Our principal, Anna Tang appeared before Liverpool Local Court and with her submissions to the Magistrate and the bundle prepared by our firm, we managed to secure a 12 month condition release order without conviction for our client.
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