Drug Offences
Cultivation
Cultivation and trafficking of cannabis
Charges and penalties for cultivation of cannabis will differ based on the quantity of the drug, and whether the intended use is personal or for trafficking.
Definitions of quantities and penalties are as follows:
- Large commercial quantity (100 plants or 2kg)—maximum fine of $500,000 and/or life in prison
- Commercial quantity (20 plants or 1kg)— maximum fine of $200,000 and/ or 25 years in prison
- Trafficable quantity (10 plants or 250g)—maximum fine of $50,000 and/or 10 years in prison
- More than 5 plants but less than 10—maximum fine of $2000 and/ or 2 years in prison
- More than 1 plant but less than 5— maximum fine of $1000 or 6 months in prison
- 1 plant—see simple drug offence
What are your business hours?
Our business hours are between 9am-5pm weekdays. We are available outside these hours if urgent matters, such as arrest, arise.
Where are you located?
We have offices in the North East, City and West
How can I contact you?
You can contact us by phone or email at your convenience.
Do you offer fixed fee arrangements?
We do dependent upon your matter.
Do you offer the first interview free?
We offer a first free phone consultation to discuss your matter in order to work out how we may be able to assist you.