DRUG OFFENCE LAWYERS IN FAIRFIELD

In NSW, drug-related offences — including possession, supply, and cultivation — are prosecuted strictly and can lead to serious legal consequences. Convictions often result in fines, imprisonment, or restrictions that may affect employment, travel, and future opportunities.

Under Schedule 1 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act, drug quantities are classified into small, trafficable, indictable, commercial, and large commercial categories. The severity of penalties depends on which category the offence falls under.

Drug charges can be legally complex, so obtaining legal advice as soon as possible is critical. Making informed decisions from the outset can help you navigate the legal process and improve your chances of securing the best possible outcome.

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 Fairfield provide legal guidance to help minimise penalties and protect your future.

The penalties for drug offences in NSW vary, ranging from fines and community-based sentences to prison time and a criminal record.

Prohibited substances under NSW law include cannabis (leaf, oil, resin), cocaine, heroin, lysergic acid, methylamphetamine, and MDMA/ecstasy.

Yes, our criminal defence lawyers represent clients charged with drug driving offences and provide legal advice on their options.

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

The penalties for drug driving in NSW vary based on the type of substance detected, the degree of impairment, and whether it is a first or repeat offence. Possible consequences include fines, licence suspension, community service, participation in mandatory drug awareness programs, and in more serious cases, imprisonment.