Drug Offences Lawyer In Parramatta

We acted for a client charged with supplying a prohibited drug as a runner within a larger syndicate. The case involved 115 grams of cocaine, along with further matters placed on a Form 1. Our client had a modest prior record and was sentenced alongside several co-accused. Co-accused outcomes ranged from Intensive Correction Orders to full-time imprisonment. Despite aggravating features, the Court accepted our submissions on rehabilitation, background, and limited role, and imposed a Community Correction Order, avoiding custody.

University student charged with possessing a small amount of cocaine at a music event, with conviction risks to future employment, travel, and professional opportunities. He accepted responsibility early. We helped gather strong subjective material including references, academic records, and counselling evidence. At sentence we argued the incident was isolated, out of character, and that conviction consequences were disproportionate. The Court agreed and ultimately finalised the matter with no conviction recorded.

Penalties range from non-conviction outcomes to fines and imprisonment, depending on quantity, prior record, and circumstances. Our Parramatta drug offences lawyers check the schedule, assess admissibility of search and admissions, and prepare subjective material like treatment, clean testing, and references. We consider negotiations on charge, facts, and alternatives such as health-based pathways. Strategy aims to reduce risk and present credible rehabilitation to support the most proportionate result available.

Imprisonment is possible but depends on the statute, quantity, priors, and facts. Parramatta drug offences lawyers review thresholds, challenge unlawful search or interview issues where viable, and compile treatment engagement and support plans. Where a plea is appropriate, we prepare persuasive sentencing material and explore diversionary options if available. The focus is to mitigate risk and present a clear rehabilitation pathway that aligns with community safety and court expectations.

Simple possession is commonly charged. Parramatta drug offences lawyers examine how police located the substance, chain of custody, and any admissions. We assess eligibility for health-oriented programs, gather clean tests and treatment letters, and consider representations about charge or facts. If a hearing is required, we prepare challenges to admissibility and reliability. Otherwise, we present a strong subjective case for the most lenient, realistic outcome available.