Drug Driving Lawyers In Sydney

A drug presence charge can lead to licence loss. We advised program enrolment, medical material where relevant, a written apology, and references. Our submissions highlighted rehabilitation steps, low risk, and strict plans for safe driving. The court recorded no conviction, preserving employment and family duties. We scheduled check ins and provided standard letters for HR and insurance.

The client was charged after an oral fluid roadside test returned a positive result. We examined police procedure, timing to confirmatory testing and custody of samples. Following representations highlighting evidentiary gaps, the prosecution withdrew the charge. The client avoided conviction, disqualification and further court proceedings.

There is no guaranteed way to avoid conviction. Drug driving lawyers Sydney test lawfulness of the stop, collection and analysis of samples, and admissibility of admissions. We check timing between use and detection, seek disclosure issues, and consider negotiations. If a plea proceeds, we present treatment, clean screens, and references to support the most lenient, credible outcome allowed by law.

Penalties range from fines and disqualification to possible imprisonment for repeat or serious cases. Drug driving lawyers Sydney confirm the exact charge, review testing procedures, and assess priors. We prepare health engagement and clean results, propose proportionate disqualification, and where eligible argue for non-conviction outcomes. Strategy aims to reduce risk while addressing community safety and court guidance.

A non-conviction outcome is often called a section 10 dismissal, with modern equivalents including a Conditional Release Order without conviction. Drug driving lawyers Sydney prepare treatment, clean tests, references, and a clear plan to support discretion. Eligibility depends on facts, priors, and risks. We explain prospects and prepare focused submissions for the most lenient lawful result.