Kogarah · Southern Sydney
Drug Possession Lawyers in Kogarah
We defend drug possession matters for clients across Kogarah and the wider Southern Sydney, with the same senior team on every file.
A possession charge is often the moment to protect your record, before a conviction follows you. For clients in Kogarah and across Southern Sydney, we bring that defence to your local court.
Kogarah is a short drive from our Padstow office, so we can meet you locally and appear for you close to home. We defend the full range of drug possession allegations. See our Drug Possession & Use page for how we approach these charges in detail.
We know the Kogarah lists, the local prosecutors and the way these matters run in Southern Sydney. City Group Legal appears at Kogarah for drink and drug driving, licence appeals, drug, assault and AVO matters.
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Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on drug possession and related matters.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 Kogarah, call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.
Drug Possession questions in Kogarah
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 Kogarah?
Depending on the charge and its seriousness, drug possession matters in Kogarah are generally dealt with at the Kogarah Local 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.