被视为供应

Deemed supply is when you're caught with a certain quantity of illegal drugs, and the law automatically assumes you're supplying, even if there's no direct proof of you selling or giving it to anyone.

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This rule exists under the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) and applies once you’re found with what’s called a "trafficable quantity" of a prohibited drug. You don’t need to be caught in the act of supplying, just having enough can be enough.

To charge you under deemed supply, prosecutors must show:

• You were in possession of a prohibited drug
• The amount was equal to or greater than the trafficable quantity

They don’t need to prove actual supply, just that you had or were in possession and the quantity.

If you’re charged with deemed supply, you can challenge it by proving:

• The drugs were for personal use only (not for supply)
• You didn’t know the drugs were there
• You were forced or pressured to hold the drugs (duress)
• You didn’t possess the drugs at all (e.g. they weren’t yours or were planted)

To fight a deemed supply charge, you’ll usually need to show solid evidence, like messages, witness statements, or drug use history.

Penalties for deemed supply are the same as regular drug supply charges, and they depend on the type and amount of drug involved:

• Up to 15–20 years imprisonment
• Fines up to $220,000
• Life imprisonment for large commercial quantities
• Permanent criminal record, which can affect travel, education, and employment

Even if you didn’t plan to supply, being found with enough drugs can put you in serious legal danger.