NT Possession of Drugs - Penalty for First Offence?

[Melanie77]

If charged with possession of drugs:

Possible Schedule 1 traffic QTY pub
Supply schedule 1 less comm QTY

in Northern Terrirtory and it's a first offence, What's the penalty? And if it's 3rd offence?

 

[Victoria S]

It's difficult to predict without a knowledge of all the details. The judge will determine an appropriate sentence based on all the facts and evidence of circumstances of the crime and the character and criminal histories of the suspects. Maximum penalty for both offences is 14 years imprisonment. These are not minor offences so i would expect some period of prison time even if its first offence.

 

[Melanie77]

It's difficult to predict without a knowledge of all the details. The judge will determine an appropriate sentence based on all the facts and evidence of circumstances of the crime and the character and criminal histories of the suspects. Maximum penalty for both offences is 14 years imprisonment. These are not minor offences so i would expect some period of prison time even if its first offence.

Thank you. It's her second offence. Schedule 1 traficing public and schedule 1 of supply

 

[Iamthelaw]

Depends on a variety of factors in which we can't give a definite indication. I hope your friend has legal representation.

 

[Melanie77]

She does. He said she's looking at 7 years. I was just trying to clarify for her... The drug was methamphetamine. Suffice to say I'm no longer friends with her.