Drug Detection Dogs Reportedly Providing False Leads
It has been revealed that the majority of strip searches by police based on indications from drug detection dogs do not result in any drugs being found. Government data obtained by the NSW Greens and reported in the media reveals...
Through the efforts and expert tactics of Sydney Criminal Lawyers® I was able to walk out of that courthouse with my drivers licence still intact. Almost a miracle!
For Those in need of Legal Representation . I was recently charged with driving under the influence of cannabis; a second level driving offence that carries a minimum six month cancellation of drivers licence. Through the efforts and expert tactics...
Traffic Lawyers for Drug Driving / Drive With Presence of Illicit Substance
Drug driving involves driving with an illicit substance in your system, such as THC (which is the active ingredient in cannabis), MDMA (which is contained in ‘ecstacy’ pills), amphetamines or cocaine. It is different to a DUI (driving under the...
Drug Supply on an Ongoing Basis in NSW
Supplying a prohibited drug on an ongoing basis is also known as ‘ongoing supply’ and is an offence under Section 25A of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years if referred to...
Deemed Supply NSW – Experienced Drug Lawyers
Deemed drug supply is where a person is charged with supplying a prohibited drug on the basis that the amount of drugs found in their possession is at least the traffickable quantity, which is 0.75 grams of MDMA (‘ecstacy’), 3...
When can I be strip-searched?
Strip-searching is one of the most invasive intrusions of privacy. It should therefore only be undertaken in rare circumstances, when there are no other alternatives. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. In Broken Hill in 2011, several NSW police officers...
Drug Addiction and Crime Affects People From All Backgrounds
The stereotypical drug addict is usually depicted as being from a low income or disadvantaged background, but drug addiction is far more widespread than that and affects people from all walks of life. Drug addiction also unfortunately often leads to...
Drug and Alcohol Programs for Inmates at Cessnock Jail
Drug and alcohol problems can be a significant contributor to levels of offending, and many jails in NSW recognise this and provide support and rehabilitation programs for inmates who suffer from addictions. If you know someone who has a substance...
Successful District Court Severity Appeals for Drug Possession Charges
Two young men and one young woman who pleaded ‘guilty’ in Deniliquin Local Court to numerous charges of ‘drug possession’ have had their convictions overturned on appeal to Downing Centre District Court. The charges arose after police applied for a...
What Does the Law Say About Stolen Dogs in Sydney?
Perhaps professional dognapping is not the first thing that springs to mind if you were to imagine embarking on a life of crime. But stealing people’s pets for financial gain, or for dog baiting is not unheard of, and has...
