Criminal lawyers BankstownPosted by yogesh chauhan on January 20th, 2022 Facing a serious drug charge? A specialist criminal lawyer can make a huge difference The impact of a serious drug offence can be life-ruining. If you are charged with a drug offence such as importing or exporting a border-controlled drug, you may find yourself facing a long jail sentence as well as enormous fines. However, having a specialist lawyer on your side, who can advocate for you and argue your case to the highest standard, will make a huge difference to the outcome of your case. Importing or Exporting a Border Controlled Drug or Plant - The Law in Australia This offence carries a maximum of 10 years imprisonment and/ or up to 0,000 (2000 penalty units). Finally, the most serious consequences are found in Regulation 307.1, which state that those found to be importing or exporting a ‘commercial’ quantity of that drug or plant, will face a life sentence, and/ or 75,0000 (7,500 penalty units). Schedule 4 of Criminal Code Regulation 2002 (Cth) contains a list of all border-controlled drugs, as well as listing the marketable and commercial quantities of the drugs in question. The seriousness of the charge that is made against you will depend on the quantity of the illicit drugs found. To be convicted for any of these charges, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt two things: 1. You imported or exported a substance; and If these two things cannot be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, you will not be found guilty. Conviction for Illicit Drug Importation Leads to a 30 Year Sentence NSW District Court Judge, Dina Yehia SC, stated that Mr Ibriham played a “significant role” in the criminal act and that his criminality “was in high order”. Judge Yehia also took into account Mr Ibrahim’s previous convictions for assault, drug supply, and manslaughter, observing that, “This is not the first time the offender has come before the court.” In this case, it seems as though a harsh sentence was in many ways unavoidable, due to Mr Ibrahim’s past criminal record, the quantities of drugs involved, and the factual circumstances of the case. A Sydney Criminal Law Specialists Success Story The Largest Shipment of MDMA in ACT’s History No Actual Knowledge of Drug Importation Scheme The Court accepted that Mr Nozhat had been drawn into the scheme by a charismatic family member, without knowing what he was getting himself into. However, it was found that Mr Norzhat was reckless in his involvement, even though he did not have ‘actual knowledge’ of the illegal scheme. This meant that he remained criminally liable for the drug importation offence. A Lenient Sentence This strong outcome was due to the tireless work of his legal team, and indicates that no matter the charges you might be facing, a favourable outcome is still possible with the right specialist lawyers, who will be able to analyse all aspects of the case to ensure you receive the best defence possible. Due to this fair sentence, Mr Norzhat will be able to serve his time and then have a second chance at life, which a harsher sentence would have made far more difficult. An expert criminal defence lawyer will give you the best shot possible at getting your own second chance. If you are currently facing drug importation charges or have been charged with another serious criminal offence, we are here to help. Our team at Sydney Criminal Law Specialists are experts in all areas of criminal law. Get in touch at 0434 856 436 or click here for a free consultation today. The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice. More Information: - https://www.sydneycriminallawspecialists.com.au/ Like it? Share it!More by this author |