Drug Supply Lawyer
Supplying dangerous drugs is one of the most serious drug offences, and being charged can have life-changing consequences. If you are facing this charge, speaking with an experienced drug supply lawyer early can help protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome.
Our team understands Queensland drug laws and can guide you through the legal process with confidence and clarity. Contact us today on 1800 ASK JFL or get in touch with us through our online contact form for immediate legal help.
What Is Supplying?
Supplying dangerous drugs is one of the most serious drug offences.
The offence includes:
- giving, distributing, selling or supplying
- offering to do any of the above
- acts in preparation or furtherance of the acts above.
A drug supply lawyer can help determine whether your actions meet the legal definition of “supply”, and whether the prosecution can prove each element of the offence.
Penalties for Supplying Dangerous Drugs
Supplying can be for personal use or a commercial purpose. Offences categorised as commercial usually result in greater penalties. It isn’t unusual for sentences of imprisonment to be imposed. A drug supply lawyer can help present mitigating factors to reduce the severity of the penalty.
Supplying a Schedule 1 dangerous drug may attract a maximum penalty of up to 25 years of imprisonment.
Other factors that affect penalty include:
- whether it is a Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 dangerous drug
- whether a dangerous drug was in fact supplied, or merely anticipated
- personal circumstances, including age, employment, family circumstances and mental health
- remorse and cooperation with the administration of justice
- any previous criminal history
- the period over which the offending occurred
- the reason for the offending.
You may also receive a recorded conviction. Whether or not a conviction is recorded depends on the level of the offence and your criminal history. A skilled drug supply lawyer can advocate for no conviction to be recorded when appropriate.
Defences to Supplying Dangerous Drugs
There are many defences to the charge of supplying dangerous drugs, including:
- the alleged conduct does not fall within the definition of 'supply'
- the supply was not of a ‘dangerous drug’
- the offender acted under duress
- there was a mistake of fact.
Whether or not a particular defence applies in your case will depend on the facts of your case and the prosecution evidence. A drug supply lawyer will assess the evidence and build a strong defence strategy tailored to your circumstances.
We strongly recommend you seek legal advice if you are charged with supplying dangerous drugs. Early intervention and legal advice can hugely affect the outcome.
Our team has extensive experience in drug supply matters and understands how to negotiate with prosecutors, challenge evidence, and fight for the best possible result. Call 1800 ASK JFL or fill in our online contact form today to speak with a leading drug supply lawyer and get the help you need.
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