Drug Lawyer Central Coast
Drug Charge Lawyers on the Central Coast
Facing a drug-related charge can be overwhelming, with serious consequences for your future.
At Spencer Lawyers, we can offer professional legal advice and representation to help you understand your options.
Based on the Central Coast, our team works with clients facing various drug offences, including possession, supply, and driving under the influence.
If you need a drug lawyer to navigate these charges and provide support throughout the legal process, call us today on 0414 709 543 to arrange a consultation.
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In New South Wales, drug offences under the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act include possession, supply, and trafficking of prohibited substances.
These offences carry penalties based on the type and quantity of drugs involved, ranging from fines to lengthy imprisonment.
Serious charges, such as habitual drug supply, are treated with particular severity under the law.
Navigating these charges can be complex, as the legal system considers factors such as prior convictions and the circumstances of the offence.
Engaging a skilled drug lawyer is important to help you understand the charges, explore defence options, and prepare for court proceedings.
At Spencer Lawyers, we aim to provide clear advice and representation tailored to your case, guiding you through every step of the legal process.
Contact our team today to discuss your situation and take the first step in addressing your matter.
What is a Drug Offence?
Being accused of a committing a drug related offence may be a challenging and stressful experience for anyone involved.
That’s why by having the right legal support at Spencer Lawyers, we can help relieve you of this burden and help to defend charges made against you with optimal success.
Drug charges can range from possessing a few ecstasy tablets to commercially importing heroin. We work with clients that have been charged with drug offences ranging from driving with illicit drugs, possession, supply and/or cultivating a prohibited drug.
Prohibited drugs are those listed in Schedule 3 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act.
What Does the Law Say?
Possession of a Prohibited Drug
The offence of possessing a prohibited drug is contained in section 10 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act which states that: “a person who has a prohibited drug in his or her possession is guilty of an offence.”
Supply Prohibited Drug
In NSW, the offence of supplying a prohibited drug carries a maximum penalty of 5,500 penalty units and/or life imprisonment.
Schedule 1 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act sets out the small, trafficable, indictable, commercial and large commercial quantities for each prohibited drug. The type of drug and amount supplied will substantially affect the type of penalty the Court will consider.
The maximum penalties for each offence can be found beneath the heading “Maximum Penalties for Each Offence” below:
| Small Quantity | Traffickable Quantity | Indictable Quantity | Commercial Quantity | Large Commercial Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannabis Leaf | 30.0g | 300.0g | 1,000.0g | 25.0kg | 100.0kg |
| Ecstacy | 0.8g | 3.0g | 5.0g | 250.0g | 1.0kg |
| Cocaine / Heroin / Amphetamine | 1.0g | 3.0g | 5.0g | 250.0g | 1.0kg |
Supply Prohibited Drug on a Regular Basis
In NSW, there is a specific offence for supplying drugs on an ongoing basis. The offence applies to all prohibited drugs except cannabis.
A person can be charged with the offence if they supply any number of drugs on three separate occasions within any 30 day period in exchange for money or some other compensation.
The charge is extremely serious and carries a maximum penalty is 20 years imprisonment or 3,500 penalty units.
This is one of the highest maximum penalties for drug related offences in NSW. As an illustration, a person who supplies one ecstasy pill three times in a month is liable to the same penalty as someone who supplies 1,000 ecstasy pills.
This content is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice from our Legal team should be sought about your specific circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I be charged if drugs are found in my car but they don’t belong to me?
Yes, under deemed possession laws, you may be held responsible for drugs found in your control, even if they aren’t yours.
What’s the difference between drug possession and drug trafficking charges?
Trafficking usually involves larger quantities and intent to sell. Even possessing a certain amount of drugs can automatically lead to a trafficking charge under deemed supply laws.
