Drug Lawyer Mt Druitt

Our client was charged with possessing a small amount of cocaine. The client had study and employment plans and was worried that a conviction would follow them for years. We advised early responsibility and prepared references, academic material and counselling evidence. The court was shown that the incident was isolated and that the client understood the seriousness of the conduct. We submitted that punishment could be achieved without recording a conviction. The magistrate agreed and finalised the matter without a conviction, allowing the client to continue pursuing work and travel plans.

A client was charged in relation to cocaine supply within a larger group. The prosecution case had aggravating features, but our client’s role was limited. We prepared material showing personal background, rehabilitation, family support and steps taken since the offence. At sentence, we argued that the client’s role and progress justified a community-based order rather than imprisonment. The court accepted that submission and imposed a Community Correction Order. This allowed the client to remain in the community under supervision while being held accountable for the offending.

Our client faced a charge involving a prohibited substance at a correctional centre. The allegation was serious and the client’s history created real sentencing risk. We gathered material explaining the client’s circumstances, the context of the incident and the steps taken afterwards. The client engaged with support and prepared to comply with strict conditions. At sentence, we submitted that a community-based order would address punishment and rehabilitation. The court accepted that full-time imprisonment was not necessary and imposed a Community Correction Order with a fine.

Yes. A lawyer can review the brief, test the evidence, advise on negotiations and prepare sentence material if the client decides to plead guilty.

The court may consider where the drug was found, whether knowledge can be proved, police search powers, admissions, quantity and any rehabilitation steps.

Some matters can be finalised without conviction, depending on the charge, history, evidence, remorse and personal circumstances. It is not automatic.