DRUG OFFENCE LAWYERS IN BLACKTOWN

Drug offences in NSW, including possession, supply, and cultivation, carry serious legal consequences. Convictions can result in fines, imprisonment, or restrictions that may impact employment, travel, and future opportunities.

Under the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act, drug quantities are categorised into small, trafficable, indictable, commercial, and large commercial amounts. The penalties vary based on the classification of the offence.

Drug charges can be legally complex, so seeking legal advice early is crucial. Understanding your rights and making informed decisions from the outset can improve your chances of achieving the best possible resolution.

Drug offences in NSW are classified as either summary offences or indictable offences.

• Summary offences include possession, administration, forging prescriptions, and aiding and abetting.
• Indictable offences cover more serious charges like cultivation, supply of prohibited plants, and drug trafficking.

Whether you are facing a summary or indictable offence, our drug offence lawyers in Blacktown provide legal guidance to help minimise penalties and protect your future.

Penalties for drug offences in NSW vary widely. Depending on the charge, consequences may include fines, community-based orders, imprisonment, and a criminal record. The severity of the penalty depends on the nature of the offence and the circumstances of the case.

NSW law prohibits substances such as cannabis (leaf, oil, resin), cocaine, heroin, lysergic acid, methylamphetamine, and MDMA/ecstasy.

Yes. Our criminal defence lawyers represent clients facing drug driving charges and provide legal advice on their options.

Drug driving refers to operating a vehicle while under the influence of illicit substances or prescription medications that impair driving ability. In NSW, it is illegal to drive with detectable traces of cannabis, methylamphetamine, MDMA/ecstasy, cocaine, or other prohibited drugs in your system.

Penalties for drug driving in NSW depend on the type of substance detected, the level of impairment, and whether it is a first or repeat offence. Consequences may include fines, licence suspension, community service, mandatory drug awareness programs, and, in more serious cases, imprisonment.