Drug and Alcohol Court
Assisting Offenders with Drug and Alcohol Issues The Queensland Government has recently reinstated the Drug and Alcohol Court in the Brisbane Magistrates’ Court. This court is aimed at assisting offenders who suffer from drug and alcohol issues and are at a high risk of reoffending and are facing sentences of imprisonment. The Court offers an […]
Drug Diversion Program
Drug Diversion Program Qld For minor drug offences the Court may offer the guilty party an opportunity to attend or order the guilty party to attend and complete a drug diversion program as part of the penalty imposed by the Court when the court is making a “recognisance order”, or “good behaviour bond”. The Drug […]
Possessing Dangerous Drugs
Penalties for Drug Possession Qld Under section 9 of the Drugs Misuse Act 1986 (Qld) it is an offence for a person to be in possession of a dangerous drug. The maximum penalty depends on the type of drugs, quantity of drugs, and whether the person was drug dependant, and ranges from 15 to 25 years imprisonment. […]
Possessing Various Property Or Things Relating To Drug Offences
Penalties for Possessing Various Property or Things Relating to Drug Offences Qld Sections 10 and 10A of the Drugs Misuse Act 1986 (Qld) (the Act) create the offences of possessing various items when the item is connected to a drug offence. The various offences each carry different penalties and considerations. Under section 10(1), it is an offence […]
Producing Dangerous Drugs
Production of Dangerous Drug Charges Qld Under section 8 of the Drugs Misuse Act 1986 (Qld) (the Act) it is an offence for a person to unlawfully produce dangerous drugs. Section 4 of the Act defines “produce” to mean the following: Prepare, manufacture, cultivate, package or produce; Offering to do any act specified in paragraph (a); Doing […]
Supplying Dangerous Drugs
Supplying Dangerous Drugs Qld Under section 6 of the Drugs Misuse Act 1986 (Qld) (the Act) it is an offence to supply a dangerous drug to another. Section 4 of the Act defines “supply” to mean the following: Give, distribute, sell, administer, transport or supply; Offering to do any act specified in (a); Doing or offering to […]
Trafficking In Dangerous Drugs
Trafficking in Dangerous Drugs Qld Under section 5 of the Drugs Misuse Act 1986 (Qld) (the Act) it is an offence for anyone to carry on the business of unlawfully trafficking dangerous drugs. The Act does not provide a definition for “trafficking” but it has been considered extensively by the Courts. “Trafficking” has been considered to include […]
What are “Dangerous Drugs”?
Drugs Considered “Dangerous” under Queensland Law The Drugs Misuse Act 1986 (Qld) defines “dangerous drug” to include those listed in Schedule 1 or 2 of the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 (Qld). These two schedules are exhaustive lists confirming which drugs are considered “dangerous” under Queensland law. Schedule 1 includes drugs that are considered the most serious or harmful and […]
QLD Drug Laws, Drug Offences
Drug Offences Queensland At Aitken Whyte Lawyers, our team of criminal defence lawyers have experience acting in both minor and serious drug matters. Our team of solicitors approach all matters in a non-judgemental manner and have an understanding of how social pressures, upbringing, and addiction can affect people and lead them to be involved in […]