Don’t face drug offence charges alone — Go to court with a legal plan and safeguard your future
If you or one of your family or friends have been accused of drug offences, then it is crucial to get professional legal representation as soon as possible. Drug offences are criminal offences with potentially heavy penalties.
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Understanding Drug Offences and Possession
There are a range of drug offences and it is important to understand the key differences between each offence. The most common drug offences include illicit drug use, possession, manufacture, cultivation or supply. An illicit drug is any drug that is prohibited from recreational use. It includes illegal drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, hallucinogens, methamphetamines and heroin. It also includes the non-medical use of legal pharmaceutical drugs and any other inappropriate use of drug or drug-related substances (for example, inhalants).
Illicit drug use is the illegal personal use of a drug. Illicit drug manufacture is the illegal creation of prohibited drugs or prohibited drug-related substances. Illicit drug cultivation is the growing of prohibited drugs or prohibited drug-related substances or ingredients. Illicit drug supply is the selling, supply, importation or exporting of prohibited drugs or prohibited drug-related substances or ingredients. Penalties for drug offences in Australia vary depending on the nature and severity of the offence and the effectiveness of your legal defence. For example, the maximum penalty for simple drug possession is 2 years in prison and a $2,000 fine. The maximum penalty for illicit drug supply is life imprisonment for a trafficable quantity of methamphetamine and 25 years in prison and or a $100,000 fine in any other case. Magistrates and Judges have discretion over the penalty imposed.
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Why Choose Savannah Legal
Our expert criminal defence lawyers take a supportive and understanding approach to help our clients during what can be a stressful and challenging time.
If you are looking for a drug crime or drug possession lawyer, we can help you every step of the way. Our experienced team at Savannah Legal will take the time to understand your specific situation and develop a robust defence.
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A free 30-minute, no-obligation initial consultation to discuss your case needs and provide you with legal advice.
Investigation
The investigation and gathering of evidence specific to your case to assist with your defence.
Representation In Court
Depending on the nature of your case, it may be heard in a Magistrates Court or a District Court. Magistrates Courts hear less serious cases. A magistrate has the power to adjudicate minor criminal offences without a jury. A magistrate also has the power to decide whether a defendant in a case will be committed to stand trial before a judge and jury in a District Court for a more serious offence.
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This can be crucial to achieving the best possible outcome and requires experienced and expert drug crime lawyers in drug offence cases.
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The Legal Process
The legal process for drug offences typically involves four main steps. It is crucial to get professional legal advice to help you navigate each step. The timelines for each step will depend on the specific circumstances of your drug case, as well as the availability of the relevant court.Police Interview and Legal Representation
Preparing Your Defence
Entering Your Plea in Court
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Are you facing criminal charges? You don’t have to go it alone. Our simple and affordable process provides you expert legal advice and representation. It all starts with a conversation where we will discuss your current situation confidentially. After some basic information, we’ll schedule an appointment with one of our criminal defence lawyers who is best suited for your situation.Schedule a free consultation
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are four main categories of serious illicit drug offences in Australia:
- trafficking, selling and cultivation
- manufacture
- importing and exporting
- possession
It is crucial to have expert legal representation if you are charged with any drug offence, but especially for a serious one.
Drug offence penalties in Western Australia are based on a range of factors, including the type of offence and the quantity of the illicit drug involved. For example, as described above, there is life imprisonment for a trafficable quantity of methamphetamine and in any other case, a fine of $100,000 or imprisonment for 25 years or both.
An expert criminal lawyer can help to minimise the penalty imposed by conducting a robust defence.
Potential defences for a drug offence include that their offence was related to personal use and possession rather than more serious drug crimes such as trafficking, selling and cultivation, manufacture, or the import and export of the prohibited drug.
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