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Drug Possession Lawyers in Sydney (Downing Centre)
When a drug possession charge is heard in Sydney (Downing Centre), local knowledge and courtroom experience both count.
A possession charge is often the moment to protect your record, before a conviction follows you. 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 possession allegations. See our Drug Possession & Use page for how we approach these charges in detail.
Being charged in Sydney (Downing Centre) does not mean accepting the outcome the police propose. A properly prepared defence can change everything. 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. 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Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on drug possession and related matters.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 Sydney (Downing Centre), call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.
Drug Possession questions in Sydney (Downing Centre)
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 Sydney (Downing Centre)?
Depending on the charge and its seriousness, drug possession 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.