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 Sutherland?

Depending on the charge and its seriousness, drug possession matters in Sutherland are generally dealt with at the Sutherland Local Court. We appear at all of these and will advise you on where your matter will be listed.

Drug Possession Lawyers Sutherland

A possession charge is often the moment to protect your record, before a conviction follows you. For clients in Sutherland and across Southern Sydney, we bring that defence to your local court.

Many Sutherland matters are traffic and licence related, where a well-prepared case can be the difference between keeping and losing your licence. We defend the full range of drug possession allegations. See our Drug Possession & Use page for how we approach these charges in detail.

Your first conversation is with a lawyer, never a salesperson, and it is treated in confidence. That is true for every Sutherland matter. City Group Legal appears at Sutherland for local clients, with a focus on protecting your record and your licence.

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Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on drug possession and related matters.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 Sutherland, call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.

Drug Possession Lawyers in Sutherland

Drug Possession questions in Sutherland

The earlier we start, the more we can do.