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6/1/2011
Leon, Solicitor
Category: Australia Law
Satisfied Customers: 52,712
Experience: BEc Dip Ed, Dip Law (SAB) MTax (UNSW)
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It appears that you are charged under section 7(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/wa/consol_act/moda1981184/s7.html
The penalty is quite hefty and set under section 34(1)(a)
Maximum fine of $100,000.00 or gaol of 25 years or both
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/wa/consol_act/moda1981184/s34.html
As this is a third offence the court may not show leniency. Depending on how serious the previous offences were and what they sentenced you to then will determine what they do now. You wont get less than before.
It is a serious charge and you should speak to a criminal lawyer and get proper advise on what you should do.
Speak to the law society of WA and get a referral.
http://www.lawsocietywa.asn.au/
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