Drug Possession Defence Lawyers NSW

Drug possession charges are serious and can have a life-changing impact.  Depending on the seriousness of the crime, you could be facing a criminal record and gaol time.  Thankfully Australian Criminal Law Group has a team of drug lawyers with a track record of getting their clients the best results in court and we’re ready to fight your case.  

Following you will find the information you need to understand your drug possession charge, legally known as Possessing a Prohibited Drug.  If you have been charged with this offence, be sure to contact us a.s.a.p. to ensure the best defence.   Call us on (02) 8815 8167 or send us a website enquiry.

What is the offence of Possession of a prohibited drug (drug possession)?

Possessing a prohibited drug charge against your name?   If you’re charged with Possess prohibited drugs, you do not want a criminal conviction on your record. The consequences can be catastrophic for a person’s employment and/or travel plans. We have the best drug lawyers on our books, including some who have never had a conviction recorded for clients who are first-time offenders and caught with a small quantity of drugs.

Whether the allegation is that you possessed prohibited substances at a festival, on a night out, or in your home, we get the best result for you. Do not settle for second best when it comes to drug offences, call us today.  Beat a charge of a possession of a prohibited drug with Australian Criminal Law Group.

If you intend to plead guilty, we have a proven track record of not only keeping our clients out of jail but also having no conviction recorded for Possession of a prohibited drug.

How can I beat a charge of Possessing a prohibited drug?

You will be found not guilty of the offence of Possess a prohibited drug if the police cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt:

  1. You had a prohibited drug on your person; and
  2. You knew you had the prohibited drug, or you knew of its likely existence, or you believed that it was a narcotic drug of some kind even if you were unaware of the actual type.

Possession means de facto possession or exclusive physical control of the drug. Constructive possession is where the person does not have actual possession but has the legal right to take it whenever the person wishes to do so.

Where the police allege you had exclusive possession of a drug, but the drug is found in a communal place, police must negate possession on the part of any other person, e.g. other occupants of the house in which you live.

Pleading guilty to Drug Possession Charges

If you committed the offence (and the police can prove so), we can get you a better result.  We will often negotiate with prosecutors for you to plead guilty to less serious facts or even a less serious charge, so you get a lighter sentence!

Possess a prohibited drug, carries a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment and/or a fine of $2,200.00; however, these penalties are typically reserved for the worst offenders. Our solicitors have a proven track record of not only keeping our clients out of jail but also having no conviction recorded.

Read about all the sentencing options that a court has including not having a conviction recorded here.

Do I need references for my drug possession case?

We believe references are an extremely important part of a plea of guilty in court. Find out more about how to write a good reference and other court processes.

Best Drug Lawyers Sydney

Recognised as the best criminal lawyers in Sydney, Australian Criminal Law Group can help you beat a charge of possessing a prohibited drug. 

Our criminal lawyers are experts at obtaining the best outcome possible for Possess a prohibited drug.   A good lawyer can be the difference between a conviction and no criminal record and freedom or gaol. To read more about Australian Criminal Law Group, click here. To discuss your charge of Possess a prohibited drug, call Australian Criminal Law Group at our Sydney, Parramatta, and Blacktown offices or make a website inquiry today.

Case study

We appeared for a person charged with the supply of 110 ecstasy tablets at the Future Music Festival.  His lawyer explained he was holding 88 of those pills for a friend and 22 tablets were to be given to other friends at the festival.  This resulted in successfully convincing the DPP that the ‘ Carey defence’ applied in this case and that the 88 pills should be dealt with on a possession charge.  The matter proceeded to sentence at the District Court.   Over a 9-month period, the judge required our client to undertake weekly urine drug testing. Ultimately, the judge imposed a sentence of two good behaviour bonds, without convictions, for the 88 pills and supply of 22 pills charges.

Case study

Australian Criminal Law Group appeared for an Accused person who had been pulled over by the police and drugs found in the side compartment of a company car. Our solicitor argued that the police could not prove the cocaine and methylamphetamine belonged to the Accused as opposed to another person. The Magistrate at Penrith Local Court ultimately ordered that the charges be dismissed and ordered the police pay the legal costs of our client.

Case study

Australian Criminal Law Group appeared for a young person who had 10 ecstasy tablets at the Stereosonic music festival. Our solicitor tendered a copy of an employment contract showing that the defendant could lose his job if convicted.  He also tendered bank statements showing that the young person was struggling to repay a mortgage and submitted he would default if he lost his job. The Magistrate agreed that the effect of a conviction on his employment outweighed the need to punish the young person. The Magistrate dismissed the matter pursuant to section 10.  The young person did not get a conviction.

Case study

Australian Criminal Law Group appeared for a person charged with supply of 9 grams of cocaine.  We convinced the DPP to withdraw the supply charge and accept a guilty plea to a possession charge.  The matter proceeded to sentence in the Local Court and the magistrate did not record a conviction.

Case study

Joseph represented a person charged with the supply of 18 MDMA capsules at a music festival.  He successfully negotiated with the DPP for his client to plead guilty to one count of possession.  This was for having 8 capsules and a supply of 10 capsules to friends for no profit. The matter remained in the local court and was dealt with under Section 10 without conviction.

Case study

Australian Criminal Law Group appeared for a young person charged with possession of four ecstasy tablets at a music festival. The young person had received a section 10 for malicious damage four years earlier whilst at university. Our solicitor argued that this did not prohibit the court from using the section a second time. Further arguing that the previous conviction was university skylarking vs. any propensity for criminal behaviour. The Magistrate agreed and dismissed the charge under section 10, recording no conviction.

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