Drug-offending defence
Drug offences
Drug prosecutions can involve searches, surveillance, intercepted communications, financial material, and allegations of group offending. Each part of the Crown case must be assessed against the role actually alleged.
- Possession and possession for supply
- Manufacture, cultivation, and importation
- Search-warrant and evidence challenges
- Organised or group-offending allegations
- Sentencing and appeals
Connor tests how evidence was obtained, what it proves, and whether the Crown can establish possession, knowledge, intent, or participation beyond reasonable doubt.
Where liability is admitted or established, preparation turns to presenting the client's circumstances, role, rehabilitation, and available sentencing options accurately.
When to seek advice
Seek advice immediately following a search, arrest, or request for an interview. Do not assume that explaining matters informally to Police will resolve the allegation.
Confidential initial enquiry