Leading Experts Brisbane Criminal Defence Lawyers Drug Alcohol Court Qld Open

Leading Brisbane criminal defence lawyers, Mulcahy Ryan Lawyers, announce the reintroduction of The Drug and Alcohol Court in Queensland (operational November 2017). Addressing underlying addiction for drug and alcohol related criminal offences; aims to lower reoffending rates, providing long-term benefits to individuals and wider community.

Bardon, Australia – November 5, 2017 /NewsNetwork/ —

Mulcahy Ryan Lawyers announce the reintroduction of The Drug and Alcohol Court in Queensland is anticipated to be operational in Brisbane by November 2017. This is a considerable modification that identifies that addiction is typically the source of numerous drug and alcohol associated criminal offenses. As leading Brisbane criminal lawyers, Mulcahy Ryan Lawyers want to make sure that the general public and those who may end up charged with drug and alcohol related crimes understand ramifications these changes – Mulcahy Ryan Lawyers can be reached at http://www.mulcahyryanlawyers.com.au/.

The need for the reintroduction of the Drug and Alcohol Court was recognized mainly from a disconcerting increase in the number of individuals interacting with the criminal justice system in Queensland especially for illicit drug crimes. For the 4 years ending 30 June 2015, despite a population increase of just 6%, police actions for illegal drug crimes increased over 70% and the percentage of non-court illicit drug action fell from 31% to 24%.

The broad goals of the Drug and Alcohol Court are to decrease the dangers, frequency and severity of criminal offending of individuals with alcohol and other drug problems; divert culprits from jail where suitable and safe to the community to do so and minimise their chances of future jail time; and enhance health and social outcomes for the offender and the members of their family.

Drug courts provide numerous cost-related and social benefits to the community, providing a different option to jail time and attending to the underlying concerns connected to their offending. Difficult to quantify, the health and social benefits of drug courts, not just for the culprit but for their family and community, are equally important. These benefits consist of reductions in substance abuse and associated health concerns, alleviating the burden these offenders place on the health system, the reunification of families, infants born drug-free, the retention of steady accommodation, engagement of offenders in employment, education and training, and a decrease in offending.

The Drug and Alcohol Court will, where suitable, make it possible for some high-risk (in regard to drug addiction) adult offenders to be subject to a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Order providing them access to rehabilitation services, educing reoffending rates and diverting them away from the overloaded Magistrates Court system. These criminal drug offenders are not likely} to be successful in conquering their drug or alcohol addiction under minimal to moderate supervision arrangements (i.e. high risk and high need offenders with entrenched drug and/or alcohol issues).

An around the world examination identified that drug court programs had a favourable impact with reoffending rates improving somewhere between 8 and 13 percent. This is an excellent outcome given the nature of offenders at which this intervention is targeted (high risk and high needs transgressors).

Wendy Mulcahy, Principal at Mulcahy Ryan Lawyers, commented “Mulcahy Ryan Lawyers, welcome invite} the Government’s announcement to reintroduce the Drug and Alcohol Court in November 2017. The Court will be given special powers to handle criminal drug and alcohol offenders that are struggling with specific drug and alcohol problems. Rehabilitation will be a central focus of the Drug and Alcohol Court through intervention, access to treatment and assistance. This benefits the broader community as around the world evidence suggests drug courts reduce reoffending, enhance health and employment outcomes and leave the community much safer”.

Mulcahy Ryan Lawyers can offer more information relating to the ramifications of the reintroduction of the Drug and Alcohol Court with regard to criminal drug and alcohol offences. For those requiring the services of leading Brisbane criminal defence lawyers for drug and alcohol offences get in touch with Mulcahy Ryan Lawyers at http://www.mulcahyryanlawyers.com.au/.

Contact Info:
Name: Wendy Mulcahy
Email: wendy@mulcahyryanlawyers.com.au
Organization: Mulcahy Ryan Lawyers
Address: 8/62 MacGregor Terrace, Bardon, Queensland 4065, Australia
Phone: +61-7-3217-5511

For more information, please visit http://www.mulcahyryanlawyers.com.au/

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