QLD Drug possession

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ezza

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My son was caught with 15 grams of meth and 15000 cash first time offender 21 years old. We are aware it will more than likely be a jail term but does anyone know what penalties he’s looking at. Please don’t comment if you are going to be judgemental he’s made a big mistake and prepared to own it.
 

Docupedia

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Here you've got to look at the Drugs Misuse Act and Drugs Misuse Regulation. The potential penalties depend on what he is charged with: usually either 'possession', 'supply', or 'trafficking'.
If it's possession: Between 2.0g and 200.0g of methylamphetamine - maximum penalty of 25 years (20 years if it is established they are a 'drug dependent person').
If it's supply: depends on the circumstances (maximum penalties range from 15 years to life).
If it's trafficking: maximum penalty is 25 years.

You can get some general information here: Drug Offences and Penalties in Queensland

There may be other charges involved as well.
 
4 November 2021
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Over 10 years ago i was charged for having a few marijuana seeds in pots they hadent sprouted yet can you tell me if this is a charge that will stay on my record it was a first offence.i am applying for a police check for a visa to bring my girl friend from thailand to australia
 

Tim W

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