How is drug punishment carried out?

Hello. You have inquired about drug punishment.

Even without directly using drugs, merely possessing them can result in severe punishment.

Therefore, special caution is needed so that you do not possess or administer drugs.

In particular, abroad, where drugs have been legalized, the risk of being unintentionally exposed to drugs may increase.

Even if you administered a drug in a country abroad where the drug is legal, you may be subject to criminal punishment in Korea, which you must keep in mind.

According to Article 3 of the Criminal Act, it is specified that domestic law applies even if a crime was committed outside the territory of the Republic of Korea.

Simply put, because our country adopts the 'principle of personal jurisdiction,' even if it is legal abroad, if you committed an act that is subject to criminal punishment under domestic law, you may be punished.

In addition, for drug punishment, the level of punishment may vary depending on the type of drug used.

In the case of the cannabis you asked about, not only using it but even merely possessing it results in imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than 50 million won.

Because a drug offense is a crime subject to severe punishment, if you are involved in a drug case, a prompt response is important.

I advise you to request the assistance of a drug attorney to understand the sentencing guidelines and establish a strategy so that you can defend against drug punishment.