Drug Charges
Defending Drug Charges in NSW
The consequences of a Drug conviction
Drug charges vary in seriousness from a legal perspective but each category will impact your life and your career – even when the conviction is for possession of a small amount of drugs.
A drug conviction will result in:
- Hefty penalties such as fines or good behaviour bonds
- The possibility of serving gaol time
- A permanent criminal record
- Difficulty travelling to certain countries such as Britain, Canada and the USA
- Limited employment prospects and potential bans in pursuing your chosen career
- Inability to pass credential and licensing checks such as Working with Children checks
- Damage to your professional and personal reputation
What type of drug charges are there?
There are many different categories of drug charges including:
- Possession
- Supply
- Manufacturing
- Importing
Each one is treated differently at law but they all have significant consequences for your life and your career.
Likely defence options
Our goal is to obtain the best outcome for your situation. We begin by thoroughly analysing the prosecution’s evidence to evaluate whether a proper defence is available or whether a plea of mitigation is the best option. A plea of mitigation is a guilty plea providing reasons for the Court to consider leniency when considering your penalty.
As part of our evidence assessment process, we will look at whether the police had reasonable cause to search you, your home or your vehicle. Depending on the outcomes of our evidence assessment, we may be in a position to:
- Negotiate with the prosecution to secure lesser charges for you
- Assist in preparing you and any willing witnesses giving evidence on your behalf
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We fight to get the best results for your particular situation. If you or someone you know are facing drug charges in NSW, get in touch with us here.
Mate Lawyers are experienced defence lawyers who will fight hard to obtain the best outcomes for your individual situation. We ditch the jargon to help you understand the charges and we will explain your defence options simply and clearly.
