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Drug Driving Lawyers in Sydney (Downing Centre)
A drug driving charge in Sydney (Downing Centre) can move quickly, and the earliest advice is the most valuable.
A positive roadside test is not the end of the matter, the outcome depends on how it is run. For clients in Sydney (Downing Centre) and across Sydney City, we bring that defence to your local court.
Local Court appeals from across Sydney are heard in the District Court at the Downing Centre. If you are appealing a result, this is often where it is decided. We defend the full range of drug driving allegations. See our Drug Driving page for how we approach these charges in detail.
Court is confronting. We prepare our Sydney City clients for exactly what will happen, at every step, so nothing comes as a surprise. City Group Legal appears at the Downing Centre for clients whose matters are listed in the city, from Local Court hearings to District Court trials and appeals.
What's at stake. Presence of an illicit drug carries fines and a licence disqualification, with heavier penalties for repeat offences. Driving under the influence of a drug is more serious and can carry imprisonment. A court can decline to record a conviction in appropriate cases.
Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on drug driving and related matters.
Your enquiry is treated in confidence. If you or a family member has been charged with a drug driving offence in Sydney (Downing Centre), call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.
Drug Driving questions in Sydney (Downing Centre)
I wasn't affected when I drove, is that a defence?
For the presence offence, impairment is not required, so 'I wasn't affected' is not itself a defence. But it can be relevant to penalty, and there are sometimes issues with the testing or the honest-and-reasonable-mistake defence worth examining.
Which court will my drug driving matter be heard at in Sydney (Downing Centre)?
Depending on the charge and its seriousness, drug driving matters in Sydney (Downing Centre) are generally dealt with at the Downing Centre Local Court or the Downing Centre 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.