Drug Lawyer Newtown

Our client was a university student charged with possessing a small amount of cocaine at a music event. A conviction could have affected travel, study and employment opportunities. The client accepted responsibility early and wanted to show the court that the incident was out of character. We helped prepare academic records, character references and counselling material. At sentence, we submitted that the client had insight, a positive future and no need for a conviction to achieve deterrence. The court accepted the submissions and finalised the matter without a recorded conviction.

Our client was charged in a cocaine supply matter involving co-accused. The prosecution alleged participation in the supply chain, but the evidence showed our client’s role was limited compared with others. We prepared material showing rehabilitation, employment stability, family support and acceptance of responsibility. We also made submissions distinguishing the client from co-accused who had heavier involvement. The court accepted that a community-based sentence was appropriate and imposed a Community Correction Order instead of imprisonment.

A client faced a serious drug supply allegation with significant sentencing risk. The evidence was substantial, so the focus turned to careful preparation and negotiations. We advised the client on documents to obtain, programmes to complete and material showing rehabilitation. We engaged with the prosecution to narrow issues and present the client’s personal circumstances properly. Although the allegation remained serious, the preparation helped reduce sentence exposure and produced a more manageable outcome than the client first feared.

Yes. A drug possession lawyer can review the evidence, advise on plea options and prepare material aimed at reducing penalty or seeking a no-conviction outcome where available.

Possession generally concerns having a prohibited drug. Supply involves providing or being involved in providing drugs to another person. The evidence and penalties can be very different.

Not before legal advice. You should understand the facts, the evidence, possible defences and the consequences of conviction before entering a plea.