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Case Study: No conviction for drug possession

Our client was attending a music festival in Sydney when he was charged with Possession of a Prohibited Drug, being cocaine. Possession of a Prohibited Drug is a criminal...

Janelle Tarabay

Our client was attending a music festival in Sydney when he was charged with Possession of a Prohibited Drug, being cocaine.

Possession of a Prohibited Drug is a criminal offence and carries a maximum penalty of 2 years imprisonment.

He came to us very anxious about this charge, as a criminal conviction could have a detrimental impact upon his future given his plans to work in America.

Zoe Whetham, solicitor at Streeton Lawyers, conferenced our client and developed a clear approach as to how we would prepare for his case. Among other things, this included a focus on rehabilitation.

The matter was heard at Downing Centre Local Court this week. The Magistrate considered all of the material put before the court and noted that she placed particular weight on the positive steps our client had taken to rehabilitate. Accordingly, she decided not to record a conviction, instead placing our client on a bond to be of good behaviour for a period of 18 months.

As a result, our client was able to avoid obtaining a criminal record for this offence.

If you have been charged with Possession of a Prohibited Drug and would like advice on how to obtain the best outcome for your case, please call us on 9025 9888 to arrange a FREE initial consultation.

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