Drug Offence Lawyers Sydney
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Strategic criminal defence representation in drug offence matters across Sydney and NSW. Experienced in matters where experience matters.
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Criminal charges place your freedom, your reputation, and your future at risk. The decisions you make now can directly affect the outcome of your case.
General legal advice is rarely enough in criminal matters. Criminal Law Group practises exclusively in criminal and traffic law. With more than 30 years of combined experience, our lawyers appear daily across Sydney and NSW courts, identifying weaknesses in the prosecution case, challenging unlawful police conduct, and defending matters from charge through to finalisation.
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Drug Charges We Defend Across Sydney
Drug Possession
Drug Supply
Deemed Supply
Commercial Drug Supply
Drug Importation
Cultivate Prohibited Plant
Drink & Drug Driving
Possess Prohibited Drug
Possess Drug Implements
Section 10 Dismissal
Weapons and Firearms
Robbery and Theft
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Drug Offence Lawyers Sydney
A drug charge ranges from possession to supply and the penalties differ significantly at each level. Your matter will be listed at the Local Court for the area of the alleged offence. The specific charge, the quantity involved and the evidence determine how the matter proceeds.
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You Have Been Charged: What Happens Next
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You Have Been Charged
A drug charge in Sydney results in a Court Attendance Notice listing your matter at the relevant Local Court. The police fact sheet sets out the charge and the circumstances of the alleged offence. The distinction between possession and supply carries significant consequences for the penalty. A lawyer should review the brief before the first mention.
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Your First Court Appearance
At the first mention, we appear on your behalf, obtain the police fact sheet so that no decisions are made before your position has been properly assessed. We review the circumstances of the search or seizure, the quantity and classification of the drug and whether the charge is based on actual possession, actual supply or deemed supply arising from the quantity held. We advise on what the prosecution must prove, the available defences and what options are open to you.
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We Assess the Prosecution Case
Once the full brief of evidence is served, we review the search records, the certificate of analysis, any surveillance evidence and any admissions made at interview. We assess the lawfulness of the search, the continuity of the exhibit from seizure to analysis and the strength of the prosecution case. Any issue with the search procedure or the identification of the substance is identified and raised at the earliest opportunity. Where a viable defence exists, we prepare for a contested hearing.
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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. For appropriate first-offence possession matters, we assess whether a diversion application or a Section 10 outcome is available. For supply matters, we advise on the sentencing range that applies and what preparation is required. Where a guilty plea is appropriate, sentencing preparation begins immediately with evidence of your personal circumstances, any treatment steps taken and your good character.
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We Represent You at Every Stage
We appear at every mention, adjournment and hearing. For matters prosecuted in the District Court, we prepare thorough sentencing submissions addressing your role in the offending, your personal history and any steps taken toward rehabilitation. At a defended hearing, we test every element of the prosecution case including the lawfulness of the search and the identification of the substance. All material is before the court in a form that gives the strongest possible account of your circumstances.
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Your Matter Is Finalised
Your matter is resolved by hearing, plea, diversion or withdrawal. For appropriate first-offence possession matters, a Section 10 conditional release order without conviction avoids a criminal record. For supply matters, our sentencing submissions address every relevant factor including your role, your personal circumstances and any rehabilitation steps taken. From charge to finalisation, every available step is taken to achieve the strongest possible outcome based on the evidence and your circumstances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a free initial consultation available?
Yes. You speak directly with a criminal defence lawyer about the specific charge, the quantity involved and the available options. You will receive clear advice on what the prosecution must prove, what the distinction is between the charge types and what the realistic outcomes are before any decision is made. 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. Your situation is assessed based on the charge, the drug involved, the quantity and the circumstances of the search or seizure. You will be told where you stand, whether a diversion application or Section 10 outcome is available and what steps need to be taken before your first court date.
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 in possession of a quantity at or above the trafficable threshold for that drug may be charged with deemed supply, where no actual transaction needs to be proved. The distinction determines the available defences, the applicable maximum penalty and the court in which the matter will be prosecuted.
Is it too late to get a lawyer before my court date?
It is rarely too late. However, in drug matters involving a first offender, a diversion application may be available and requires a psychiatric or psychological report that takes time to arrange. The sooner a lawyer is instructed, the more time there is to prepare that report and any other material required. We can take instructions and arrange representation at short notice for matters where the court date is imminent.
Can I avoid a criminal record for a drug possession charge?
In appropriate first-offence matters involving possession of a small quantity for personal use, a Section 10 conditional release order without conviction or a diversion application may be available and can result in the matter being resolved without a conviction being recorded. The availability of those outcomes depends on the drug, the quantity, your criminal history and your personal circumstances. We assess the realistic prospects at the initial consultation.
How much will this cost?
Fixed fee options are available for most Local Court drug matters and fees are confirmed before any work begins. For District Court supply matters, a detailed fee estimate is provided at the initial consultation based on the expected scope of the proceedings. You will know the cost before proceeding and no additional charges arise without your prior agreement.
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