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Traffic Lawyers For Drug Driving In Sydney
Looking for a drug driving lawyer in Sydney? Australia has strict laws regarding driving under the influence of drugs, including prescription medication. If you have been caught driving under the influence of any illegal substance, it is crucial to seek legal assistance and advice as soon as possible. We can help prepare your defence and ensure the best possible outcome for your case.
Our team of expert drug driving lawyers in Sydney can provide the support and guidance you need to ensure your case is handled correctly. We understand how daunting it can be to face drug driving charges, so we will do everything possible to help reduce the penalties you may be facing.
With the introduction of mobile drug tests (MDTs), police departments across New South Wales can conduct on-site roaming tests for the following controlled substances:
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Active THC (Marijuana)
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Methamphetamine
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Methylenedioxy-Methylamphetamine (MDMA)
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Cocaine
Your licence might be at risk of suspension if you are found driving under the influence of any of these drugs. Consulting a legal representative can help mitigate the charges against you and prevent a worst-case scenario.
Traffic Lawyers in Penrith
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Agnes Banks 2753
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Badgerys Creek 2555
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Berkshire Park 2765
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Blue Mountains National Park 2780
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Cambridge Gardens 2747
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Cambridge Park 2747
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Castlereagh 2749
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Cranebrook 2749
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Claremont Meadows 2747
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Colyton 2760
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Emu Heights 2750
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Emu Plains 2750
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Erskine Park 2759
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Glenmore Park 2745
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Jamisontown 2750
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Kemps Creek 2178
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Kingswood 2747
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Leonay 2750
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Llandilo 2747
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Londonderry 2753
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Luddenham 2745
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Mulgoa 2745
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Mount Vernon 2178
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North St Marys 2760
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Orchard Hills 2748
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Oxley Park 2760
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Penrith 2750
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Regentville 2745
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Silverdale 2752
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South Penrith 2750
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St Clair 2759
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St Marys 2760
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Wallacia 2745
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Warragamba 2752
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Werrington 2747
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Werrington County 2747
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Werrington Downs 2747
Traffic Lawyers Penrith Areas of Practice
TRAFFIC OFFENCES
A Driver Licence in Penrith can be extremely valuable and the risk of losing your licence can be very stressful as it may also lead to a loss of employment, access to medical attention, access to family and many other luxuries.
Some Traffic Offences will not only lead to a loss of licence but potentially a criminal conviction or even prison time if the traffic offence is serious. Our Criminal Lawyers in Penrith Service provide the top Penrith Traffic Lawyers with years of experience and demonstrated success.
Some of the outcomes our Penrith Traffic Lawyers have achieved include avoiding driver disqualification, automatic licence suspensions or a criminal record by being granted a 'section 10' or Conditional Release Order without Conviction.
DRINK DRIVING
Our recognised Traffic Lawyers appear daily for various all driving offences and achieve the best possible outcome for our clients often with fixed fees and a free consultation.
If you are going to court for Drink Driving, Drug Driving, appealing an RMS Licence Suspension, Negligent Driving, Reckless Driving, Dangerous Driving or any Speeding or Traffic Infringement our lawyers are here to help.
DRUG DRIVING
Drug driving can include a variety of offences, but the most common is generally an illicit drug or substance found in your system. This is generally a result of a RDT Random Drug Test which can locate a number of drugs including THC (which is the primary ingredient in marijuana/cannabis), MDMA (contained in party drugs such as ecstacy tablets), whilst other drugs such as heroin, amphetamines and cocaine can also be detected.
Drug in System is a different offence to Driving Under the Influence (DUI) which requires the prosecution to establish that you were influenced/affected by the drug at the time of your arrest or when brought to police attention.
It is important to prepare your case properly and speak to the top Penrith Drug Driving Lawyers so proper advice can be given on the best way to run your matter and what will be required to prepare and secure the best possible result.
NOT GUILTY PLEAS
The onus in proving any criminal offence always remains with the prosecution. The NSW Police or other Prosecuting authority must prove each element beyond reasonable doubt.
However, even in cases where an offence can be proven beyond reasonable doubt, an accused has the right to raise a legal defence to the charge. Such Legal Defence include self-defence, honest and reasonable mistake of fact, claim of right, duress, etc.
If you are going to Court and want to engage a specialist Court Trial or Court Defence Lawyer, contact us as soon as possible to discuss your case and the best way to prepare for a plea of not guilty and defence of the allegation.
NON-CONVICTION
Just because you are found guilty of an offence, it does not automatically mean you will be convicted. A conviction can cause significant difficulties for you in the future and can have ramifications on your employment, travel, custody of children and other areas of life.
There are three ways that a person who is found guilty of a NSW State offence, can avoid a conviction.
All these orders are made under the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 an include:
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Section 10 (1) (a) - complete dismissal of the charge;
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Section 10 (1) (c) - good behaviour bond for up to two years with an 'intervention plan' and
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Section 9 (1) (b) which is a 'conditional release order' as a good behaviour bond for up to two years.
If you want to avoid a criminal conviction for any criminal or traffic offence, call your Criminal Lawyer in Penrith as soon as possible to arrange a free first consultation.
RMS DRIVER LICENCE APPEALS
If you wish to appeal a decision made by the RMS or the NSW Police to suspend your licence, you make a decision to elect to take the matter to court to try and get your licence back or have your suspension period reduced.
This process is called a Driver Licence Appeal.
To ensure you give yourself the best chance of a positive result, you should be represented by experienced, competent and highly regarded traffic lawyers with a history of successful results.
Our Criminal Lawyers in Penrith have the top Penrith Traffic Lawyers to give you complete representation in successfully appealing your RMS Driver Licence Appeal.
APPEALS
APPLICATIONS
If you are found guilty by the Court, your punishment/penalty was too severe, you wish to challenge a traffic offence or an AVO Order you may wish to file an Appeal.
You do have a limited amount of time to file an Appeal so you should contact our Penrith Appeal Lawyers as soon as possible to ensure the correct paperwork is lodged and you are not prevented from having your appeal heard because of an administrative issue.
Penrith Local Court | Penrith District Court
Penrith Court Contact details
Penrith Court address
64-72 Henry St, Penrith NSW 2750
Penrith Court postal address
PO Box 318, Penrith NSW 2751
Penrith Court operating hours
Monday to Friday from 9am to 4:30pm
Penrith Court telephone number
T: 1300 679 272 | fax: (02) 4720 1555
Penrith Court email
Penrith court website
Penrith Local Court
The Penrith Local Court generally deals with matters from the Nepean Police Area Command (PAC) which includes:
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Penrith Police Station;
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St Marys Police Station; and
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Warragamba Police Station.
Penrith Court is in walking distance from Penrith Train Station and there is sufficient parking in close proximity to the Court if you arrive by car.
There are also a number of buses that service the local area and are accessible close to the Court.