The Misuse of Drugs Act 1981 (WA) applies to a wide range of drugs, including illicit and illegal drugs, as well as he abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
There are a number of offence categories associated with drugs under which you may be charged. These include::
- Possession of
- Sell or Supply (Actual, or intent to);
- Trafficking.
The severity of a charge and associated penalties depends on two factors:
- The type of prohibited drug in your possession; and
- The actual quantity of that prohibited drug.
Certain low-level offences may give rise to an opportunity to have your matter dealt with or addressed by way of treatment or counselling programs initiated and entered through a specialist Drug Court magistrate. An accused's eligibility for having their matter heard in Drug Court depends on the nature, number and severity of the charges being brought.
Certain drug charges such as trafficking can give rise to criminal property confiscation proceedings, which our lawyers can assist you with.
In certain circumstances, you may be eligible for a spent conviction order.
Our criminal lawyers can assist and advise you in relation to your drug charges, no matter how big or small.