Drug lawyers defend charges from possession to supply and importation.
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Drug charges vary enormously in seriousness. A lawyer examines how the drugs were found, the lawfulness of searches, the quantity alleged and whether diversion programs are available for minor possession.
Why drug offences matters
Drug charges range from minor possession to serious supply and importation, with penalties that vary enormously depending on quantity and circumstances.
The Australian context
Possession and supply are state offences, with thresholds for trafficable and commercial quantities. Importation is a Commonwealth offence under the Criminal Code. Several states offer diversion for small quantities.
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Mangan Ey & Associates provides legal services in Murray Bridge, SA. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Drink & Drug Driving.
Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
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Anderson Telford Lawyers provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Assault & Violent Offences and Fraud & White Collar Crime.
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Sydney Criminal & Traffic Lawyers provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Assault & Violent Offences and Traffic Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreAssault & Violent Offences · Traffic Offences · Drink & Drug Driving · Bail Applications · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Drug Offences · Health & Medical Practitioner Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(43)Google rating from 43 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Inner West Criminal Lawyers provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreTraffic Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Bail Applications · Drink & Drug Driving · Drug Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Fraud & White Collar CrimeFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Inner West Criminal Lawyers provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreTraffic Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Drink & Drug Driving · Drug Offences · Bail Applications · Fraud & White Collar CrimeFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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J D Hawkins & Associates provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Assault & Violent Offences, Criminal Law and Drug Offences.
Assault & Violent Offences+5 moreCriminal Law · Drug Offences · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Bail Applications · Property & Conveyancing
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(32)Google rating from 32 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Brooke Winter Solicitors provides legal services in Hobart, TAS. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Criminal Law and Assault & Violent Offences.
Drink & Drug Driving+7 moreCriminal Law · Assault & Violent Offences · Traffic Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Bail Applications · Drug Offences · Mediation & Dispute Resolution
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Nq Mobile Law Service provides legal services in Cairns City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Drink & Drug Driving and Bail Applications.
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Inner West Criminal Lawyers provides legal services in Zetland, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Criminal Law+7 moreTraffic Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Drink & Drug Driving · Assault & Violent Offences · Bail Applications · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Drug OffencesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Justine Fisher Barristers & Solicitors provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+4 moreTraffic Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Drug Offences · Skilled & Business Visas
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UNIVERSAL LAWYERS Pty Ltd provides legal services in Cairns City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Criminal Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Family Law+7 moreCriminal Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Parenting & Child Custody · Drug Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Bail Applications · Divorce & Separation
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McDonald Johnson Lawyers provides legal services in Maitland, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drug Offences, Criminal Law and Assault & Violent Offences.
Drug Offences+6 moreCriminal Law · Assault & Violent Offences · Drink & Drug Driving · Traffic Offences · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Business & Commercial Law
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Michael Sommerville Lawyer provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Assault & Violent Offences.
North Sydney, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
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Baker Ryrie Rickards Titmarsh - Parramatta provides legal services in North Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Assault & Violent Offences and Traffic Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreAssault & Violent Offences · Traffic Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Bail Applications · Drug Offences · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Claremont Legal Pty Ltd provides legal services in Blacktown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Traffic Offences.
Criminal Law+5 moreDomestic Violence & AVOs · Traffic Offences · Drug Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Bail ApplicationsNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Boudica Criminal Law provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Bail Applications and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreBail Applications · Assault & Violent Offences · Traffic Offences · Drink & Drug Driving · Drug Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Immigration & Visas
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James Trembath & Associates provides legal services in Morwell, VIC. Listed practice areas include Bail Applications, Criminal Law and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Bail Applications+7 moreCriminal Law · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Assault & Violent Offences · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Administrative & Government Law · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Drug OffencesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.2 languages
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Legal Aid Queensland provides legal services in East Toowoomba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Coronial Inquests and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreCoronial Inquests · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Franchising · Traffic Offences · Drug Offences · Class Actions
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Anderson Telford Lawyers provides legal services in Mount Isa City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Assault & Violent Offences and Fraud & White Collar Crime.
Explain the exact allegation and whether the matter is at investigation, charge or hearing stage. The substance, alleged conduct and available evidence should be assessed from the documents.
Avoid treating all drug allegations as the same matter; ask the lawyer to explain the particular charge and process.
How the engagement may progress
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Send the charge, summons, bail paperwork and hearing dates through the method requested by the lawyer. Identify whether you are enquiring for yourself or someone else.
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Ask what evidence is available and what must be obtained. Decisions about a plea or statement should follow advice on your own circumstances.
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Confirm who will attend the next event, where to meet and what preparation is included. Ask how changes in the case would affect the estimate.
Fees and the scope of work
One mention, a contested hearing and an appeal are different scopes of work. Ask about preparation, barrister fees and additional appearances.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Make hearing dates and bail conditions clear at first contact. If the firm cannot assist in time, ask about an available practitioner or the relevant legal-aid service.
Questions to ask a drug offences adviser
What evidence is available and what must be obtained?
What preparation is required before the next event?
Can you act before the next interview or hearing?
Who will appear and is that included in the quote?
What should I do if police contact me again?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is there a diversion option for possession?
Many states offer diversion or cautioning schemes for small quantities, depending on the drug and your history.
Should I plead guilty?
Get advice first. A lawyer can check whether the police followed proper procedure, whether a defence is available, and whether the charges can be reduced or withdrawn before you enter any plea.
Can I keep my licence after a drink driving charge?
It depends on the reading, your record and your state's laws. In some cases a lawyer can argue for a reduced disqualification period or a work licence where one is available.
