Drug Supply Lawyers Sydney
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Drug Supply Lawyers Sydney
Drug supply ranges from small quantity supply to large commercial supply and the maximum penalties increase significantly with quantity. A person found in possession of a drug above the trafficable threshold may be charged on the basis of deemed supply. Early review of the brief is critical.
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You Have Been Charged: What Happens Next
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You Have Been Charged
A drug supply charge results in a Court Attendance Notice listing your matter at the Local Court. For indictable matters, the Local Court will conduct committal proceedings before the case is sent to the District Court. The brief of evidence should be reviewed at the earliest opportunity to identify the basis of the charge and available defences. A lawyer should be engaged without delay.
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Your First Court Appearance
At the first mention, we appear on your behalf, confirm bail and begin the process of obtaining the full brief of evidence. We advise on the specific charge, whether it is based on actual supply or deemed supply, the quantity threshold that applies and the court in which the matter will be prosecuted. The distinction between an actual supply charge and a deemed supply charge is critical: it determines the available defences and the applicable maximum penalty. No decisions are made before that assessment is complete.
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We Assess the Prosecution Case
The brief of evidence typically includes the circumstances of the arrest, the quantity and laboratory analysis of the drug, any surveillance evidence, records of communications and evidence of any commercial dealing. We assess the basis of the charge, whether any defence to knowledge or possession is available and the strength of the prosecution case. Where the charge is based on deemed supply from quantity, we assess whether that threshold is properly established and whether any available defence applies.
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We Advise on the Right Strategy
We advise on the strongest course available based on the charge, the evidence and your personal circumstances. Where a defence to the charge exists, we prepare for trial. Where a plea is appropriate, sentencing preparation begins immediately. A drug supply sentencing case requires detailed evidence of your role in the offending, your personal history, any cooperation with authorities and steps taken toward rehabilitation. Your role, whether user-dealer or commercial supplier, is the most important sentencing factor.
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We Represent You Throughout
We appear at every committal mention, directions hearing and trial or sentencing. At trial, we challenge every element of the prosecution case including the identification and continuity of the exhibit, the basis of any deemed supply allegation and the strength of any surveillance evidence. At sentencing, we place detailed evidence before the court and make detailed submissions on your role, your personal circumstances and every available mitigating factor. Nothing is left unaddressed.
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Your Matter Is Finalised
Your matter is resolved by verdict at trial or by plea and sentence. Outcomes for supply depend on the quantity, the classification of the drug, your role in the supply and your personal circumstances. A user-dealer in a minor matter may achieve a non-custodial outcome with the right preparation. Commercial supply at or above the commercial quantity carries substantial maximum penalties and a custodial outcome is a real prospect. From charge to finalisation, every available step is taken to achieve the strongest possible outcome.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a free initial consultation available?
Yes. Given the serious nature of a drug supply charge and the significant penalties that apply, early legal advice is essential. You speak directly with a criminal defence lawyer about the specific charge, the basis on which it has been laid and the available options before any decision is made about the conduct of the matter. Call 1300 274 652 to speak with a lawyer now.
What happens if I call now?
You will speak directly with a criminal defence lawyer who will assess the specific charge, advise on bail and identify the immediate steps that need to be taken. The distinction between the basis of the charge, whether actual supply or deemed supply, is critical and must be understood before any decision about the conduct of the matter is made. Early instruction allows the brief to be reviewed fully at the earliest opportunity.
What is the difference between possession and supply?
Possession requires proof that you had the drug in your custody or control with knowledge of its presence. Supply includes selling, distributing and agreeing to supply. A person found in possession of a quantity at or above the trafficable threshold for that drug may be charged with deemed supply, where no actual supply transaction needs to be proved. The distinction determines the available defences, the applicable maximum penalty and the court in which the matter is prosecuted.
What quantity triggers a supply charge?
The trafficable quantity that can give rise to a deemed supply charge varies by drug type. For different substances different threshold quantities apply. Possession at or above the trafficable threshold does not automatically result in a supply charge being laid but it gives the prosecution the option to charge supply without proving an actual transaction took place. We advise on the specific threshold that applies to your charge at the initial consultation.
Will I go to jail for drug supply?
A custodial sentence is a real prospect for drug supply charges, particularly where the quantity is significant, the offending was commercial or there is a prior history of drug offending. For matters involving smaller quantities and a first offender with good personal circumstances, a non-custodial outcome may be achievable with thorough preparation. The outcome depends on your role, the quantity and classification of the drug and the quality of the material placed before the court.
How much will this cost?
For Local Court drug supply matters, fixed fee arrangements may be available depending on the scope of the proceedings. For matters prosecuted in the District Court, a detailed fee estimate is provided at the initial consultation based on the expected scope and complexity. All fees are agreed before any work commences and are reviewed with you at each significant stage of the matter.
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