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I was caught smuggling drugs. Do I have to serve a prison sentence just like this?

While traveling abroad, I brought in an item at the request of an acquaintance and was caught at the airport. I explained that I did not know the contents, but the test showed it was a drug, and I am now being investigated on charges of drug smuggling. I am very flustered and at a loss. In a case like this, will I unconditionally be sentenced to imprisonment? I do not know how I should respond.

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I will explain in detail the punishment and sentencing for drug smuggling.

① Where a person smuggles, possesses, sells, receives, administers, or provides narcotics
→ Imprisonment for at least five years or life imprisonment

② Where a person commits the act in ① for the purpose of profit or habitually
→ The death penalty, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for at least 10 years

③ In the case of an attempt of the above or a person who prepares or conspires

→ Imprisonment for not more than 10 years

As such, in a drug smuggling case, even for a first-time offender the sentence is high, and the investigation and trial process proceeds in a very complex and careful manner.

Therefore, in order to reduce disadvantages, you should proceed with the case together with an attorney who specializes in drug cases, from the initial response to the establishment of a legal strategy.

If you face the police investigation without particular preparation, you may be unable to avoid a detention investigation due to mistakes in unexpected statements or an inadequate response, and you may receive heavy punishment.

For this reason, please keep in mind that if you become involved in drug-related charges, it is important to respond strategically with the assistance of a drug crime attorney.