Defense Case of a First-Time Drug Offender | A Client Sentenced to Imprisonment for Drug Use Received a Minor Fine on Appeal

The client left the country to meet a friend living in the United States and, without giving it much thought, put cannabis that the friend had given into a bag and returned to Korea.

The client later inhaled it out of curiosity and ultimately became involved in a drug-related crime through a report by an acquaintance.

At the original trial, imprisonment was imposed, but the client requested the assistance of a criminal attorney in order to reduce the sentence through an appeal.

In response, the criminal attorney comprehensively analyzed the circumstances of the client's offense and whether the client was remorseful, and carefully established a strategy to increase the possibility of a sentence reduction.

From the original trial stage, the client admitted the charge of drug use and had shown deep remorse.

Accordingly, the criminal attorney provided guidance so that the letter of apology the client would write could include the following points, and assisted so that it could be effectively conveyed to the court.

The client suffers from schizophrenia and has experienced great difficulties, including a past suicide attempt, and continues to receive hospital treatment to this day.

The criminal attorney directly submitted to the court relevant evidence such as the client's hospital medical certificate and treatment records.

On this basis, the attorney emphasized to the court that a long period of incarceration could instead have an adverse effect on the mental health of the client, which had been recovering through treatment and management up to now.

The client works at a company and is solely responsible for the livelihood of his elderly mother.

The mother is pleading for leniency for the client, stating that she will take good care of him so that such an incident never happens again.

On behalf of the client, the criminal attorney submitted the relevant materials to the court and emphasized to the court that the client has a stable family relationship and possesses an attitude of seeking to lead a normal social and economic life.

Even where a person administers or merely possesses cannabis, it is very important to respond by strategically presenting mitigating factors that take into account the circumstances of the case and personal situation.

Even a first-time drug offender may be given an actual custodial sentence, and the level of punishment can become very heavy depending on the means of the offense.

Daeryun Law Firm closely reviews the circumstances of the offense, the degree of remorse, and the possibility of reoffending in drug use cases to establish a tailored response strategy.

The firm submits to the court materials that can increase the possibility of a sentence reduction, such as hospital medical certificates, family relationship certificates, and petitions for leniency, and supports the writing of a letter of apology and the response in court.

If you become involved in a drug case in a situation such as the above, please feel free at any time to request assistance through a 🔗legal consultation reservation.