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6/30/2017
John Melis, Lawyer
Category: Australia Law
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VerifiedDear customer, your question concerns conviction for a drug offence.
Drugs are an illicit substance which you are aware, depending on the type of drug it is illegal.
In your particular case it will depend on if you have been convicted previously of a similar crime, or a related crime, and how your defence argues the case. You may receive a suspended sentence, pay a penalty, or community service time. The key point about your defence relates to the lawyer you engage to prepare your defence, based on the evidence that is available and surrounding circumstances to defend you.
Kind regards
John Melis
Dear customer, I do recommend that you do have a lawyer to assist you, as they may be able to plead your defence in an effective way that could reduce the conviction type. However, this will be based on the evidence and the surrounding circumstances in respect to your life.
Kind regards
John Melis
John Melis, Lawyer
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