Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking

Convictions can lead to imprisonment, substantial fines, probation, and a permanent criminal record. Factors that determine the severity of your sentence include:

• Type of Narcotics: The Schedule of drugs dictates the severity of the offence. Schedule I drugs are considered the most serious and can include lengthy terms of imprisonment. Additionally, sentencing variations may exist for the different types of narcotics within each Schedule.
• Quantity of Narcotics: The amount of narcotics involved will generally result in harsher penalties.
• Surrounding Circumstances: The scale and scope of the operation as well as the level of planning and organisation involved. Examples include the manner of packaging, existence of scales, and a debt list.
• Your Background: The offender’s criminal record, previous drug offences, and the likelihood of rehabilitation are used to determine the appropriate sentence.