As drug offences are one of the most common criminal offences within the NSW system, it is integral that individuals are aware of what constitutes the crime and the implications of possible charges.
The team at Hamilton Janke Lawyers are highly experienced in defending those accused of drug offences, including supply of a prohibited drug and drug cultivation, and can provide expert advice and assistance to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.
There are a number of drug offences outlined in the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act (DMTA). Some of the most common offences are listed below.
Being convicted of a drug offence can have serious consequences for an individual. It may result in imprisonment, may affect your employment prospects or jeopardise your chances of securing a visa for travelling overseas.
If you have been with a drug offence it is vital that you seek legal advice. In some cases, it may be possible to avoid being convicted even if there is enough evidence to convict you. An experienced criminal lawyer will be able to get you your best result.
While most people are aware that it is an offence to possess a prohibited drug, many people may not realise that the offence with which you are charged depends on the quantity of the drug in your possession.
Under section 29 of the DMTA, a person who has in their possession a trafficable quantity of a prohibited drug shall be deemed to have the prohibited drug in their possession for the purpose of supply.
The weight which constitutes a trafficable quantity varies for each drug. For cocaine and methylamphetamine it’s 3 grams, for MDMA/ecstasy it’s 0.75 grams and for cannabis, it’s 300 grams.
According to the global drug survey, the average weight of an ecstasy pill is between 0.2 to 0.3 grams. This means that if you have just three pills on you, you may be charged with possessing these drugs for the purpose of supply.
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My role as your lawyer is to fight vigorously for your rights in the courtroom.
My role is to explain to the court the context or situation that was occurring at the time for you at the time of the alleged offence.
My role can sometimes also be to tell the court that you’re not guilty of an offence and to raise defences that will convince the court, the judge, the magistrate or jury that you are not guilty of that offence.
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