Campbelltown · South-West Sydney
Drug Possession Lawyers in Campbelltown
Not every drug possession charge in Campbelltown should end in a plea. Many can be defended, and many others resolved without a conviction.
A possession charge is often the moment to protect your record, before a conviction follows you. For clients in Campbelltown and across South-West Sydney, we bring that defence to your local court.
Campbelltown's District Court hears committed indictable matters. Early preparation, before a matter is committed, often shapes the outcome. We defend the full range of drug possession allegations. See our Drug Possession & Use page for how we approach these charges in detail.
Court is confronting. We prepare our South-West Sydney clients for exactly what will happen, at every step, so nothing comes as a surprise. City Group Legal appears at Campbelltown for defended hearings, sentence proceedings, bail and appeals.
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Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on drug possession and related matters.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 Campbelltown, call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.
Drug Possession questions in Campbelltown
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 Campbelltown?
Depending on the charge and its seriousness, drug possession matters in Campbelltown are generally dealt with at the Campbelltown Local Court or the Campbelltown District Court. We appear at all of these and will advise you on where your matter will be listed.
The earlier we start, the more we can do.
Whether you’ve been charged, arrested, or are helping a family member, the earliest advice is the most valuable.