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Drug Offences
DRUG OFFENCES IN QUEENSLAND RANGE FROM SIMPLE POSSESSION THROUGH TO TRAFFICKING, WITH PENALTIES RANGING FROM FINES TO SUBSTANTIAL TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT.
Types of Drug Offences
Possession
of Drugs
Possession of dangerous drugs, whether for personal use or commercial, is an offence under the Drugs Misuse Act 1986. Penalties depend on the type and quantity of the substance.
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Trafficking and
Supply
Supplying, selling, or trafficking drugs is a serious offence with severe penalties.​
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Manufacturing and Cultivation
Producing, manufacturing, packaging, or preparing dangerous drugs, including cultivating prohibited plants such as cannabis, is a serious criminal offence in Queensland that can attract significant penalties, including substantial terms of imprisonment.
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Drug Driving
Offences
Driving under the influence of drugs or with drugs in your system is illegal and considered a serious traffic offence.
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Our Approach to Defending Drug Offences
Creevey Horrell Lawyers provide strategic legal advice and representation for clients facing drug-related charges:
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Detailed case review and evidence analysis, including all prosecution materials and any Cellebrite phone extraction data, to ensure nothing is overlooked in building your defence
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Legal representation in Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts
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Negotiation with prosecutors for reduced charges or alternative sentencing
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Guidance on diversion programs for minor offences where appropriate
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Our aim is to secure the best possible outcome while safeguarding our clients’ rights and future prospects.
