The importation, manufacturing, and supply (including selling) of class A, B and C controlled drugs are offences that are particularly prevalent today. Charges relating to these matters require a wide range of specialised advocacy and forensic skills. There are also often additional issues relating to confiscation of assets and proceeds of crime which need careful attention.

Drug offences often involve large volumes of complex and detailed evidence such as wiretapping, mobile phone cell site analysis and the interpretation of information obtained by the Police as a result of interception warrants including text communications and telephone calls between defendants and other parties. Lester has extensive expertise and experience in defending clients in many serious drug operations. He possesses the skills to assess the prosecution case, thoroughly prepare a defence and present forceful arguments to juries who ultimately decide a client’s case.

Lester’s experience means he can readily unearth evidence that should be the subject of legal challenge. Such evidence can, at times, be ruled inadmissible and then form no part of the case against the client. Illegal statements and police searches are two areas that Lester has challenged with real success.

Lester has a wide range of experience at every level of drug offence, from street dealers through to serious drug conspiracies, drug manufacture and large-scale importation of illegal drugs. He also provides advice and representation to deal effectively with hearings in relation to confiscation of assets and funds under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery Act) 2009.