What the law states
Section 19 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) states that:
A person who aids, abets, counsels, procures, solicits or incites the commission of an offence under this Division is guilty of an offence and liable to the same punishment, pecuniary penalties and forfeiture as the person would be if the person had committed the firstmentioned offence.
This section indicates assisting or pushing somebody to commit an offence carries just as bad a penalty as performing the offence itself.
Example of this offence
A common example of this offence includes somebody exerting peer pressure on a friend to take an ecstasy pill.
In which court will my matter be heard?
Aiding and abetting (etc) the commission of an offence in New South Wales falls under Part 2, Division 1 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW). This means that this offence is considered a summary offence, and is heard in the Local Court.
Defences
Defences to the offence of aiding and abetting (etc) the commission of an offence in New South Wales include but are not limited to:
Penalties
The maximum penalty for aiding and abetting (etc) the commission of an offence in New South Wales is 2 years imprisonment or $2200 or both.
How can Prime Lawyers help you?
The criminal lawyers at Prime Lawyers are experienced with drug-related offences. Should you be committed of this offence, the lawyers at Prime can discuss your options with you and advise you of the best path to take in tackling your matter. They will fight vigorously to secure the best results for you. Should the Police have a weak case against you, it is possible to write to them to drop one or more of the charges against you, and our lawyers will assist you with doing so.