Drugs cases

Drug prosecutions range from simple possession through to allegations of supply, manufacture, importation, conspiracy, and organised criminal activity.

These cases are often factually and legally complex, involving surveillance, search warrants, forensic evidence, electronic communications, and financial records.

James acts for clients facing drug charges in the District Court and High Court, including cases involving methamphetamine, cannabis, cocaine, MDMA, and other controlled drugs.

Drug cases frequently involve significant legal issues concerning police powers, search and surveillance, admissibility of evidence, possession, knowledge, and intent. Careful scrutiny of the prosecution case is often essential to identifying weaknesses and ensuring that evidence has been lawfully obtained.

James advises and represents clients at every stage of proceedings, including bail applications, pre-trial applications, trials, sentencing, and appeals. He brings thorough preparation and practical judgment to each matter, whether the allegation concerns personal use or large-scale commercial offending.

Where appropriate, James also advances sentencing arguments relating to rehabilitation, addiction, personal circumstances, prospects of reintegration, and minimum periods of imprisonment.

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