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[Gangnam Criminal Specialist Attorney Defense Case] Gangnam Criminal Specialist Attorney Defends Against an Actual Prison Sentence for Arranging the Sale of Drugs

The client who came to Daeryun Law Firm to find a Gangnam criminal specialist attorney was facing trial for arranging the sale of drugs.

The client was at risk of receiving an actual prison sentence, such as imprisonment, but with the assistance of the Daeryun Gangnam criminal specialist attorney, the matter was concluded with a suspended sentence.

CONTENTS
  • 1. The Client Who Requested a Legal Consultation From the Gangnam Criminal Specialist Attorney
  • 2. The Gangnam Criminal Specialist Attorney's Assistance in Defending Against an Actual Prison Sentence
    • - Gangnam Criminal Specialist Attorney Emphasizes the Client's Lack of a Criminal Record
    • - Gangnam Criminal Specialist Attorney Argues There Was No Profit Motive
  • 3. Actual Prison Sentence Defended Through the Gangnam Criminal Specialist Attorney's Oral Argument

1. The Client Who Requested a Legal Consultation From the Gangnam Criminal Specialist Attorney

The client in this case, who came to find a Gangnam criminal specialist attorney, came to face trial on the charge of introducing a seller to a friend who had wanted to buy drugs.

Because arranging the sale of drugs is not the same as directly purchasing or using them, one might think the punishment would be light.

The client likewise took the matter in this case lightly.

The Daeryun Law Firm Gangnam criminal specialist attorney explained that, in a drug case, arrangement is also subject to heavy punishment in the same way as manufacture and sale.

After learning that this case could lead to an actual prison sentence, such as imprisonment, the client decided to proceed with the case together with the Daeryun Law Firm Gangnam criminal specialist attorney.

The Narcotics Control Act, Explained by the Gangnam Criminal Specialist Attorney

  • Definition of drugs

: In Korea, this refers to the opium poppy, opium, coca leaves, and the like

: Drugs that act on the central nervous system and can cause serious problems if abused are otherwise classified as psychotropic substances and are graded from category ‘a’ to category ‘e’ according to severity

  • Conduct that violates the drug laws and the applicable sentences

- Use

: For cannabis and psychotropic substances in category ‘d,’ imprisonment for up to five years or a fine of up to 50 million won

: For all other substances, imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to 100 million won

: In the case of possession, if the amount is deemed too large for personal use, an additional charge such as sale may be brought

- Distribution charge

: Imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to 100 million won

-Import and export

: Up to life imprisonment

: For offenses committed in an organized or professional manner, imprisonment for a long term of 10 years or more

2. The Gangnam Criminal Specialist Attorney's Assistance in Defending Against an Actual Prison Sentence

To defend against an actual prison sentence for the client, the Daeryun Gangnam criminal specialist attorney worked to develop favorable sentencing factors so that the client could obtain leniency.

Gangnam Criminal Specialist Attorney Emphasizes the Client's Lack of a Criminal Record

If you face punishment for a drug offense, which is classified as a serious crime, you should prepare a more detailed strategy.

It is therefore advantageous to prepare a careful early-response plan together with a criminal specialist attorney.

The Daeryun Law Firm Gangnam criminal specialist attorney emphasized that the client was a first-time offender with no prior record and that the client had no awareness whatsoever that the conduct was criminal.

In addition, the Gangnam criminal specialist attorney also argued that the client deeply regretted this case and was showing a determination not to reoffend, and requested leniency.

Gangnam Criminal Specialist Attorney Argues There Was No Profit Motive

In oral argument, the Gangnam criminal specialist attorney emphasized that the client introduced a seller to a friend who wanted to buy drugs and received a one-time referral fee of about 50,000 won, but that this was not a profit-driven act.

The attorney also emphasized that the client neither directly purchased nor sold drugs and did not use them at all, and requested that the client be spared an actual prison sentence.

3. Actual Prison Sentence Defended Through the Gangnam Criminal Specialist Attorney's Oral Argument

The client, who had arranged the sale of drugs without realizing that the conduct was criminal, was able to conclude the case with a suspended sentence through the help of the Daeryun Gangnam criminal specialist attorney.

By retaining the Gangnam criminal specialist attorney and responding appropriately at trial, the client was able to achieve a defense against an actual prison sentence.

For drug-related cases, it is advisable to establish a response carefully, move away from an unfavorable position, and avoid serious punishment as much as possible.

If you are facing difficulties because of a drug-related case, you may come to a Daeryun Law Firm Gangnam criminal specialist attorney for a legal consultation.

Daeryun Law Firm forms a team of three or more criminal specialist attorneys to maximize expertise, and, through a litigation system that Daeryun Law Firm has built on its record of resolved cases, it has guided entrusted cases to successful outcomes.

If you need legal assistance, you may prepare together with the specialist attorneys at Daeryun Law Firm.

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