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Category: Drug Offences


What is the Queensland Drug and Alcohol Court?

What is the Queensland Drug and Alcohol Court?

The Queensland Drug and Alcohol Court is an established specialist court in Brisbane that focuses on assisting defendants with severe substance dependencies or addictions.
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Drug diversion programs in Queensland

Drug diversion programs Queensland

This article addresses some of the alternative avenues for people charged with drug offences, including police drug diversion, court-ordered drug diversion and Drug and Alcohol Assessment Referral (DAAR) courses.
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I’ve been charged with possession of a dangerous drugs

Charges for possession of dangerous drugs

In Queensland, it is a criminal offence to unlawfully possess a dangerous drug. Penalties can range from good behaviour bonds and probation through to imprisonment.
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I’ve been charged with supplying a dangerous drug

Help! I’ve been charged with ‘supplying a dangerous drug’

The police have arrested you and charged you with ‘supplying a dangerous drug’ but what exactly does that mean?
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