I worked as a drug courier in a short-term part-time job. Can I be punished even if I just possessed drugs without using them?

Yes, even if you worked as a drug courier in a short-term part-time job, you can be punished just for possessing drugs.

The Narcotics Control Act stipulates very strict punishment for those involved in the transport, distribution, and sale of drugs.

In the case of drug couriers, even if they did not personally use drugs, they are considered to have participated in the drug distribution process and may receive severe punishment.

According to the Narcotics Control Act, drug couriers may be subject to imprisonment of up to 5 years or a fine of up to 50 million won.

Also, even attempted offenders may be subject to punishment.

However, whether and how much a drug courier is punished may vary depending on sentencing factors.

The main sentencing factors are as follows.

▷ When there are special considerable reasons regarding the degree of involvement in the crime or the motive for the crime

▷ When the crime was committed with willful negligence

▷ When the crime was committed in a state of mental and physical weakness

▷ When cooperating with the investigation

▷ When participating passively

▷ When there is no prior criminal record

▷ When simply possessing the drugs, etc.

Therefore, if you are involved in a drug courier case, it is good to receive help from a specialist attorney to establish a strategy suitable for the situation and prepare considering the sentencing factors.