Drug offences range from minor offences involving possession or use of a prohibited drug to very serious charges of supply, cultivation or manufacturing. A person who is charged with serious drug offences may stand to lose a lot if they are found guilty – their reputation, their career, their property, and even their freedom. The lawyers at K. E. Roussos and Associates are experts at resolving drug matters so that our clients in appropriate situations have a chance to preserve their dignity, freedom and assets. If you are facing drug charges, contact our talented criminal law team today.
Legislation
In the Northern Territory, drug offences are contained in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1990. The Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995 contains drug offences relating to importation.
In some drug matters, property may be ordered to be forfeited. These orders are made under the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act 2002.
Why choose us?
At K. E. Roussos & Associates, we are experienced at defending all aspects of drug charges, from minor infringements to large-scale importation and commercial quantity prosecutions.
We meticulously analyse large briefs of evidence to determine the admissibility of all prosecution evidence. This includes considering whether:
- searches were conducted lawfully
- interviews were conducted lawfully
- surveillance and telephone intercepts were used lawfully.
When defending drug charges, we work with some of the best barristers in Australia and we are ethical and fastidious in our fearless representation.
As drug matters can take a long time to resolve, we will make urgent bail applications in the Local Court and Supreme Courts, putting all the factors that go in your favour before the court, to maximise the chance of getting you out on bail while the matter is going through the courts.
If you are facing drug charges, contact K. E. Roussos & Associates for expert legal advice.