Parramatta · Greater Western Sydney
Drug Driving Lawyers in Parramatta
People in Parramatta facing a drug driving charge often wait to get advice. Don't: what happens in the first fortnight shapes the whole matter.
A positive roadside test is not the end of the matter, the outcome depends on how it is run. For clients in Parramatta and across Greater Western Sydney, we bring that defence to your local court.
Parramatta's lists move quickly. Being properly prepared, and represented by a lawyer who knows the precinct, makes a real difference. We defend the full range of drug driving allegations. See our Drug Driving page for how we approach these charges in detail.
Prosecutors in Greater Western Sydney know which firms fight and which firms fold. Reputation changes how a matter is negotiated. City Group Legal appears at Parramatta for clients across Greater Western and South-West Sydney.
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Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on drug driving and related matters.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 Parramatta, call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.
Drug Driving questions in Parramatta
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 Parramatta?
Depending on the charge and its seriousness, drug driving matters in Parramatta are generally dealt with at the Parramatta Local Court or the Parramatta 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.