Caught With Drugs? Try Drug Court Speak to Brisbane Family Lawyer

Recovery, Respect, and Hope Offered by Traditional Court Alternative by Brisbane Family Lawyer

A successful initiative in the Brisbane Magistrates Court is assisting drug-addicted parents to get their lives back on track and resume their role in their children’s lives by Brisbane family lawyers. The Dandenong Drug Court, recently featured in television and print media, was introduced in response to the failure of the traditional criminal justice system to adequately address drug-associated offenses.

Drug Courts are in operation in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia.

In a departure from the traditional court and sentencing process, the Drug Court’s focus is on the rehabilitation of drug and alcohol dependent offenders, providing them with assistance in reintegrating into the community and getting their lives back on track.

In Dandenong Magistrates Court, Magistrate Tony Parsons takes an innovative approach to the treatment of offenders who are offered an intensive treatment program as an alternative to a prison sentence. Participants in the program undergo frequent drug and alcohol testing, regular meetings with counselors and therapists, and weekly appearances in court for assessment before Parsons. Failure to comply with the program’s strict requirements will result in exclusion from the program and a prison term.

The program doesn’t work for every offender but for those who complete the program, the results can be life-changing.

According to the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association, and a recent Government review of the court  by Brisbane family lawyers:

• the $30 million costs of operating the Drug Court since 2002 has created a net saving of $50 million in prison costs;
• Of those who complete the program, there was a 29 percent reduction in reoffending and improvements in health and wellbeing when assessed 2 years later; and
• People are twice as likely to be in full-time employment after completing drug treatment orders.

With social and economic benefits such as these, the Drug Court alternative is offering an effective solution that is making a difference to families affected by drug and alcohol dependency. Speak to your Brisbane family lawyer for legal advice in this regard.

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James Noble Law will look for alternate resolutions to resolve family disputes to ease the emotional issues and to minimise financial costs.  We will examine alternative dispute resolutions that may provide a more suitable resolution including negotiation, collaboration and mediation.

All of our solicitors are admitted to practice in the Family Court of Australia, Federal Circuit Court of Australia and Supreme Court of Queensland.  Our professional staff regularly conduct family and de-facto law matters in these jurisdictions and are experienced litigators.

CALL 1800 662 535 TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ONE OF OUR FAMILY LAW EXPERTS AT JAMES NOBLE LAW BRISBANE: THE FAMILY LAW EXPERTS IN FAMILY RESOLUTION

James Noble is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist with more than 40 years experience as a solicitor practising in family law. He is a member of the Family Law Practitioners’ Association, the Queensland Law Society, the Family Law Council of Australia and the Family Law section of the Law Council of Australia. James is also a Notary Public. James has also been instrumental in developing Collaborative Practice in Brisbane. He is a member of Queensland Collaborative Law whose members are at the forefront of developing this new approach in Family Law Brisbane.

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James was a partner in a national law firm before starting James Noble Family Law Brisbane in 2003. His passion is to provide specialist family and relationship law and advice that emphasizes amicable and timely resolution of relationship difficulties through negotiation and mediation. James Noble Law Brisbane is highly experienced in the practice of mediation.

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