Will a drug possession charge give me a criminal record?

Not necessarily. Courts frequently deal with possession matters without recording a conviction (a section 10 / conditional release order), especially for first offences prepared properly. That is often the central goal.

Which court will my drug possession matter be heard at in Bankstown?

Depending on the charge and its seriousness, drug possession matters in Bankstown are generally dealt with at the Bankstown Local Court. We appear at all of these and will advise you on where your matter will be listed.

Drug Possession Lawyers Bankstown

A possession charge is often the moment to protect your record, before a conviction follows you. For clients in Bankstown and across South-West Sydney, we bring that defence to your local court.

Bankstown Local Court sits in the heart of City Group Legal's local area. We appear there often and can meet you close to the court. We defend the full range of drug possession allegations. See our Drug Possession & Use page for how we approach these charges in detail.

If you have a first listing coming up at Bankstown, we can usually appear at short notice and take the matter over cleanly. If your matter is listed at Bankstown, you want a lawyer who knows the court and is close at hand. We are minutes away.

What's at stake. Possession of a prohibited drug carries a maximum of 2 years imprisonment and/or a fine, but a large proportion of matters resolve without a conviction. The Cannabis Cautioning Scheme and drug diversion may also apply.

Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on drug possession and related matters.

Your enquiry is treated in confidence. If you or a family member has been charged with a drug possession offence in Bankstown, call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.

Drug Possession Lawyers in Bankstown

Drug Possession questions in Bankstown

The earlier we start, the more we can do.