Wellington lawyer convicted on drug charges

The lawyer was sentenced in the Wellington District Court. Photo / File

A prominent Wellington lawyer has been convicted and fined on a handful of drug charges today.

Keith Jefferies initially pleaded not guilty to five charges after a police raid last year found drugs and utensils in his house, office and car.

But in the Wellington District Court today, he changed his plea to guilty.

Jefferies' request for a discharge without conviction was denied, and he was fined $1000.

Judge David Ruth told Jefferies the conviction could have consequences for his Law Society membership.