Criminal Law Specialists
Experts in all criminal matters including cases involving drugs, affray, assault, firearms, mental health, drink driving, and more.
24/7 Criminal Law Advice
We are available across Wollongong and the Illawarra region 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to advise you on your case — and our first consultation is free!
Top-Tier Team
Our criminal law team is guided by a former police officer and senior police prosecutor with unrivalled knowledge of court procedures.
Extensive Experience
With many years of experience in courtrooms, we run a majority of our summary matters without the costly alternative of briefing barristers.
Here to Help
Are you facing a drug charge? You can either leave your defence to chance or have a dedicated team fighting for your rights and interests. If you choose the latter, Kells’ drug offence lawyers in Wollongong are available 24/7 to handle any emergencies and will help prevent drug charges from affecting your future.
How Can Our Drug Offence Lawyers Help?
Being convicted of a drug charge can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment, fines, a criminal record, and negative impacts on employment, relationships, and overall quality of life. It may also include limited travel options and obstacles in obtaining professional licenses or government assistance.
At Kells, we specialise in all types of criminal matters, including drug charges and drug driving, and have helped countless clients successfully navigate their legal challenges and regain control of their lives. We provide sound legal advice and representation for individuals who are facing any kind of drug offence in Wollongong and across NSW.
With our expertise and experience on your side, you can secure the best possible outcome in your case, whether that means significantly reducing the penalties you face or getting all charges against you dismissed.
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, possessing, supplying or cultivating a prohibited drug/plant carries significant penalties and is treated very seriously by the Courts with a criminal conviction likely.
Schedule 1 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act sets out the small, trafficable, indictable, commercial and large commercial quantities for each prohibited drug. The type of drug and amount supplied will substantially affect the type of penalty the Court will consider.
There are numerous elements to a drug charge and you need to obtain specialist advice prior to making any decisions.
A drug charge carries with it a natural stigma that can not only affect travel but also future employment opportunities, so it is essential to get the right advice early in order to increase the chances of achieving a favourable resolution.
Drug offences in NSW fall into two categories: summary offences and indictable offences.
Summary offences include possession and administration of drugs, forging prescriptions, and aiding and abetting such offences. Indictable offences include the cultivation and supply of prohibited plants and the supply of prohibited drugs, among others.
Regardless of whether you’re facing a summary or indictable offence, the team at Kells is ready to provide you with the assistance you need to avoid serious consequences that could tarnish your reputation for life.
Prohibited drugs can include cannabis (leaf, oil and resin), cocaine, heroin, lysergic acid, methylamphetamine, and MDMA or ecstasy.
Yes, our criminal law team handles drug driving cases.
Drug driving refers to the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs that impair a person’s ability to drive safely. In New South Wales (NSW), it is illegal to drive with the presence of certain illicit drugs or prescribed medications in your system.
NSW law prohibits driving with the presence of any detectable amount of illegal drugs, including 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.