Drug Charges We Can Defend
Drug charges can range from relatively straightforward possession allegations to serious cases involving alleged supply, production or trafficking.
Rana Lawyers represents clients across the full range of Queensland drug offences.
Possession of Dangerous Drugs
If police allege drugs were found on you, in your vehicle, at your home or somewhere else they connect with you, we can assess what evidence actually establishes possession. This can include looking at where the drugs were found, who else had access to the location and what evidence police rely on to establish your knowledge or control.
Supplying Dangerous Drugs
Supply allegations can arise from alleged sales, giving drugs to another person, offers to supply or evidence police believe shows distribution. We can examine the alleged transactions, phone evidence, witness accounts and other material being used to establish supply. Learn more about our supply of dangerous drugs legal services.
Producing Dangerous Drugs
Production allegations can involve growing, manufacturing, preparing or producing dangerous drugs. These cases can depend heavily on what police found at a property, who controlled the premises and what evidence allegedly connects a particular person to the production activity. If you need a lawyer for a producing dangerous drugs charge, our team is here to help.
Trafficking Dangerous Drugs
Trafficking is a serious drug charge involving allegations that a person carried on a business of unlawfully trafficking dangerous drugs. These matters can involve extensive phone evidence, surveillance, financial material and alleged supplies over a period of time.
Other Drug Charges
We can also assist with related allegations involving drug utensils, substances or equipment connected with production, property associated with drug offending and multiple charges arising from the same investigation.
If you are unsure what your charge means or how serious the allegation is, send us your charge documents and we can assess it with you.
How Our Drug Offence Lawyers Can Help Achieve The Best Possible Outcome
The right strategy depends on the charge, the evidence and what can realistically be achieved in your case.
Our drug lawyers in Brisbane can:
- Assess whether the prosecution can prove the charge – We review the evidence against you and identify weaknesses, inconsistencies or missing links that may affect the case.
- Challenge the allegation where there is a proper basis – If the evidence or law supports defending the charge, we can prepare the matter and represent you through the contested proceedings.
- Seek to have a charge withdrawn or reduced – Where appropriate, we can make representations to the prosecution seeking a different outcome based on the evidence.
- Challenge disputed prosecution facts – If the police version overstates what occurred or your involvement, we can seek to have those allegations corrected or contested.
- Advise you on the strongest available strategy – We explain the advantages and risks of contesting, negotiating or resolving the matter so you can make an informed decision.
- Prepare your matter properly for court – If the charge proceeds, we can prepare the evidence, submissions and supporting material needed to put your case forward.
- Represent you throughout the proceedings – Our lawyers regularly appear in Queensland criminal courts and can handle your matter from the early stages through to its resolution.
Our role is not to simply move your matter through court. It is to identify what can realistically be done to improve the position you are facing.
What are the penalties for possession of drugs?
Subject to the different drugs possessed and the amount, the maximum term of imprisonment varies between 15 years and 25 years.
The difficulty with this offence is that if drugs are found in your possession or a place you usually occupy, the Court can deem that you had possession as per section 129(1)(c) of the Drug Misuse Act unless there is evidence to the contrary
Ultimately, with most charges, the Police have to ordinarily prove each element of the offence. However, in possession of dangerous drug charges, they only have to prove that the drug was found on your person or in a place you usually occupy to establish that a defendant had possession.
This doesn’t mean that the inference, or presumption, cannot be set aside with evidence. It requires a careful examination of the evidence.
It is important that you speak to Rana Lawyers before speaking to the Police in order to assess:
- The strength of the Crown case;
- The circumstances in which a warrant was issued, if there was one;
- The validity of a car search, if this took place, without a warrant.
Many drug offences can involve terms of imprisonment being imposed and they are considered serious offences by the Courts.
Serious Drug Charges Need Experienced Criminal Defence
A minor possession allegation and a serious trafficking prosecution require very different levels of preparation.
Rana Lawyers represents clients facing serious drug matters, including:
- Supply of dangerous drugs
- Multiple alleged drug supplies
- Producing dangerous drugs
- Drug trafficking
- Drug charges involving multiple accused people
- Drug offences accompanied by other criminal charges
- Matters progressing through the District or Supreme Court
Serious drug prosecutions can involve substantial police material and carry significant consequences if the case is not handled properly.
Our team focuses exclusively on criminal defence and has experience representing clients across Queensland’s Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts.
That means you can engage a team capable of handling the matter if it becomes more serious or progresses beyond the Magistrates Court.
Why Choose Rana Lawyers for a Drug Charge?
Rana Lawyers can offer you the highest quality of representation in Court, backed by our decades of experience in drug trials and adversarial work. Clients choose us because we have:
- Experience across minor and serious drug offences – our team represents clients facing possession, supply, production, trafficking and related criminal charges.
- 10,000+ criminal law matters handled – extensive criminal defence experience helps us identify issues, assess prosecution evidence and determine how a matter should be approached.
- 1,000 courtroom appearances each year – our lawyers regularly represent clients in Queensland courts across mentions, bail applications, pleas, sentencing and defended proceedings.
- Accredited Specialist expertise – Director and Senior Criminal Lawyer Shane McDowell is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law.
- 75+ years of combined legal experience – your matter is supported by an established criminal defence team rather than a generalist practice.
- Experience across all court levels – we represent clients in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts.
- Senior-led assessment for serious matters – complex drug cases can be reviewed through our Defence Audit to identify weaknesses in the prosecution case and the strategic options available.
- Available 24/7 – if you have recently been arrested, police want to speak with you or an urgent court issue arises, our team is available.
- Free 30-minute consultation – understand the charge, your options and how we can assist before deciding whether to engage us.
With a substantial team of lawyers, paralegals, legal assistance, and administrators, we take pride in ensuring that clients are taken care of every step of the way, leaving no room for oversight of even the smallest details.
Have Your Drug Charge Reviewed
If you have been charged with a drug offence, start by finding out what evidence police actually have and whether it supports the allegation they have made.
Rana Lawyers can assess the charge, review the evidence as it becomes available and identify the strongest options for challenging, reducing or resolving the matter.
Book a free 30-minute consultation or call (07) 2113 4440 to speak with our Brisbane criminal defence team.
Rana Lawyers Client Steps
Explain your case and we’ll determine if we need to have a conference or simply answer any questions you may be concerned about.
Book in for an initial conference with one of our experienced criminal lawyers and we’ll progress from there.
