Client Charged with Manufacturing & Supplying Meth – AVOIDS JAIL

Investigators monitored a vehicle and observed it pull over on a suburban street.

A short time later our client exited from the front door of his house and entered the passenger door of the vehicle.

Shortly after, the vehicle with our client occupying the driver seat continued to drive and investigators followed them and activated their warning devices and stopped the vehicle.

Investigators questioned our client about his criminal history to which he stated he was on parole for taking part in the manufacture of prohibited drugs.

Investigators conducted a roadside drug test.

Our client admitted to the investigators that he had smoked ice earlier in the day and that the mobile in his possession was his.

Our client tested positive on the roadside drug test for methylamphetamine.

As a result our client was conveyed to Burwood Police Station to undertake a secondary oral fluid test.

Later that day, police executed a search warrant of our client’s residence.

Police entered our clients residence where they located a number of chemicals, scientific equipment and improvised items suspected of being used to manufacture methylamphetamine.

Investigators located Pseudoephedrine and methylamphetamine inside our clients residence.

Our client participated in an electronically recorded interview with police and made admissions to ‘washing’ methylamphetamine.

Our client was conveyed to Burwood Police Station where he was arrested and charged with the following:

1. Supply prohibited drug under Section 25(1) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.

The maximum penalty for this offence is 15 Years imprisonment and a fine of $22,0000.

2. Organises/conducts/assists drug premises under Section 36z(1)(A) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.

The maximum penalty for this offence is 12 Months imprisonment and a $5500.

3. Possess precursor intend to use in manufacture/production under Section 24a(1)(A) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.

The maximum penalty for this offence is 10 years imprisonment a fine of $22,0000.

4. Possess precursor intend to use in manufacture/production under Section 24a(1)(A) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.

The maximum penalty for this offence is 10 years imprisonment a fine of $22,0000.

5. Found on/entering/leaving drug premises under Section 36X(1)(A) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.

The maximum penalty for this offence is 12 months imprisonment and a fine of $5500.

6. Owner/Occupier knowingly allow use as a drug premises under Section 36y(1)(A) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.

The maximum penalty for this offence is 12 months imprisonment and a fine of $5500.

7. Supply prohibited drug commercial quantity under Section 25(1) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.

The maximum penalty for this offence is 18 years imprisonment and a fine of $264000.

8. Owner/occupier knowingly expose child to drugs under Section 36Y(2)(a) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.

The maximum penalty for this offence is 14 months imprisonment and a fine of $6600.

9. Organises/conducts drug premises expose child under Section 36Z(2)(a) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.

The maximum penalty for this offence is 14 months imprisonment and a fine of $6600.

10. Drive vehicle with illicit drug present in blood under Section 111(1)(a) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.

The maximum penalty for this offence is a licence suspension of 6 months and a fine of $2200.

Considering the severity and volume of charges against our client he was very concerned about the prospect of going to jail for a significant period of time.

The charges also meant that our client was in breach of his parole which could have carried additional penalties.

Fortunately, our client made a life changing decision and contacted Oxford Lawyers.

Criminal Defence Solicitor, Ms Lisa Dao was retained by our client and worked tirelessly to ensure our client received the best result possible.

Ms Dao appeared for our client in the District Court of Sydney and made resounding submissions that persuaded the Judge to not impose a jail sentence against our client.

Instead our client received an Intensive Corrections Order.

Our client was ecstatic about the result as it meant he avoided jail and can serve his punishment while remaining in the community.

Our client was very appreciative of Ms Dao for the work put in to get this amazing result for our client.

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