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 Burwood?

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

Drug Possession Lawyers Burwood

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

A large share of Burwood's list is traffic and licence matters, where the right preparation can protect your ability to drive. We defend the full range of drug possession allegations. See our Drug Possession & Use page for how we approach these charges in detail.

Clients come to us from across Inner West, and we treat a Burwood matter with exactly the resources we bring to a city trial. City Group Legal appears at Burwood for local clients, with a focus on protecting your record and keeping you on the road.

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Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on drug possession and related matters.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 Burwood, call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.

Drug Possession Lawyers in Burwood

Drug Possession questions in Burwood

The earlier we start, the more we can do.