Criminal Law Specialists
Our team is experienced in handling a broad range of criminal matters, including drug offences, affray, assault, firearms-related issues, mental health matters, and drink driving.
24/7 Criminal Law Advice
We are available across Sydney and the Illawarra region 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering legal advice and support. Your first consultation with us is free.
Top-Tier Team
Our criminal law team is led by a former police officer and senior police prosecutor with unparalleled knowledge of court procedures and criminal law.
Extensive Experience
With many years of courtroom experience, we handle most summary matters without the need for costly barrister briefings, ensuring efficient and effective legal representation.
Here to Help
Are you facing a drug charge and worried about the potential long-term effects of a conviction on your life, including your career, reputation, and personal freedom? You can either leave your defence to chance or have a dedicated team fighting for your rights and interests. If you opt for the latter, Kells’ drug offence lawyers in Sydney are available 24/7 to help mitigate the impact of drug charges on your future.
How Can Our Sydney Drug Offence Lawyers Help?
A conviction for a drug charge can lead to serious repercussions, including prison time, fines, a criminal record, and impacts on employment, relationships, and quality of life. It may also limit travel opportunities and create barriers to obtaining professional licences or government support.
At Kells, we specialise in criminal defence, including all types of drug charges, and have successfully guided clients through these complex matters. Our drug offence lawyers provide sound legal advice and representation for those facing any type of drug offence across Sydney.
With our expertise on your side, we’ll work towards the best possible outcome in your case, whether that involves reducing penalties or dismissing charges altogether. That’s how we help protect your future and give you the best chance to move forward without the lasting consequences of a conviction.
Get Expert Criminal Law Advice
If you would like to discuss your drug charge with our criminal law team, please get in touch. We are available 24/7 to help you and offer a free initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
In NSW, drug possession, supply, or cultivation carry heavy penalties and are treated very seriously by the courts, often resulting in a criminal conviction.
Schedule 1 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act outlines the different quantities for each drug type — small, trafficable, indictable, commercial, and large commercial quantities — all of which impact potential penalties.
Drug charges can be complicated and it’s important to seek specialist advice before making decisions.
Drug-related convictions carry a stigma, affecting travel and employment opportunities, so obtaining the right advice early is critical to improving the chances of a positive outcome.
In NSW, drug offences fall into two main categories: summary offences and indictable offences.
Summary offences include possession, administration, forging prescriptions, and aiding and abetting. Indictable offences cover cultivation, supply of prohibited plants, and drug supply, among others.
Whether you’re facing a summary or indictable offence, the Kells team is here to provide the support you need to avoid life-changing consequences that could harm your reputation.
Prohibited drugs include cannabis (leaf, oil, and resin), cocaine, heroin, lysergic acid, methylamphetamine, and MDMA/ecstasy.
Yes, our criminal law team also handles cases involving drug driving.
Drug driving occurs when someone operates a vehicle while under the influence of drugs, impairing their ability to drive safely. NSW law prohibits driving with detectable amounts of specific illicit drugs or certain prescribed medications in your system. This includes driving with traces of cannabis, methylamphetamine, ecstasy, and cocaine.
Area of Expertise
Affray
Assault
Bail
Criminal Penalties
Coronial Inquests
Driving Suspensions
Drink Driving
Drugs
Firearms
Mental Health
Domestic Violence
Traffic Offences
Drink & Drug Driving
Legal Aid
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We’ll stand by you and protect your rights every step of the way—no matter the charge.