Whilst some drugs are legal (including caffeine and alcohol), drug use offences are primarily based upon prohibited drugs, including methamphetamines and marijuana.
The use of prohibited drugs is a criminal offence due to the effect of prohibited drugs on the individual and the community. Prohibited drug use has a detrimental effect on the health of the user, sometimes resulting in serious health problems. Prohibited drug use can also have adverse effects on the community. Those affected by prohibited substances may pose a physical threat to the safety of members of the community or their actions may effect the community through crimes committed in order to obtain funds to purchase the substances.
Drug use offences include:
How can Prime Lawyers help you?
Our criminal lawyers are experienced in dealing with drug offences. The laws relating to drug charges can be technical. We can assist you in the entire process, from the interview and search process until your matter is in Court. Our criminal lawyers are experienced in Court advocacy.
We will carefully analyse your case and advise you on whether you have a possible defence to the charge. It may also be possible to negotiate with the Police to withdraw the current charge and impose a less serious charge and thus less severe penalties will be imposed. If you are pleading guilty, we will advise you on the likely penalties you may receive and how we will help minimise the penalty imposed.