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Assistance from a Mokpo Criminal Attorney | Mokpo Criminal Attorney Secures a Suspended Sentence for a Client Who Smoked Cannabis
The client who came to a Mokpo criminal attorney had been booked on a charge of smoking cannabis and faced the risk of severe punishment, so he requested a consultation with the criminal attorney at the Mokpo office.
1. The Client Who Came to a Mokpo Criminal Attorney
How the Client Came to a Mokpo Criminal Attorney
The client in this case came into contact with 🔗cannabis at the urging of his friends.
At first, the client only watched his friends smoke cannabis, but he gradually began to grow curious.
In the end, the client could not resist the momentary temptation and smoked cannabis.
Not long afterward, the fact that the client had smoked cannabis was discovered through a report by an acquaintance.
Because the addictive nature of narcotics and the dangers that come with it are growing more serious by the day, the investigative authorities and the courts treat narcotics cases strictly.
Accordingly, the client came to a Mokpo criminal attorney in order to resolve the case with the assistance of an experienced attorney.
2. Related Statutes Explained by the Mokpo Criminal Attorney
Narcotics
▶ In Korea, this refers to the poppy, opium, coca leaves, and the like
▶ Other substances that act on the central nervous system and can cause serious problems if misused or abused are classified as psychotropic drugs,
and are categorized from group "Ga" to group "Ma" according to their degree of seriousness
Conduct Constituting a Violation of the Narcotics Control Act and the Sentences
Use
▶ For cannabis and psychotropic drugs in group "Ra," imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine not exceeding 50 million won
▶ For all other substances, imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine not exceeding 100 million won
▶ In the case of possession, if the quantity is deemed too large for personal use alone, an additional charge such as sale may be brought
Distribution Charge
▶ Imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine not exceeding 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
3. Assistance Provided by the Mokpo Criminal Attorney
In order to obtain a suspended sentence in the client's case, the Mokpo criminal attorney established a step-by-step strategy. The attorney pleaded for leniency for the client by making the following arguments.
The Mokpo Criminal Attorney Argues That the Client Smoked Cannabis Impulsively
The attorney emphasized that the client, unable to overcome a momentary temptation, smoked cannabis on impulse, and that he was a first-time offender with no prior record of the same kind of offense.
The Mokpo Criminal Attorney Argues That the Client Is Deeply Remorseful
The attorney emphasized that the client will reflect on his offense for the rest of his life and is earnestly hoping for leniency so that he can live a new and diligent life.
Mokpo Criminal Defense Attorney Argues That the Client Has Made Efforts to Prevent Reoffending
We emphasized that the client recognizes the seriousness of narcotics and, in order not to commit the same wrong again, has been consistently attending recidivism prevention education, so the risk of reoffending is low.
4. The Court's Decision on the Mokpo Criminal Defense Attorney's Argument
The court accepted the argument of the Mokpo criminal defense attorney and imposed a 'suspended sentence.'
If You Need the Assistance of a Mokpo Criminal Defense Attorney
As the addictiveness and seriousness of narcotics have become a significant social problem, investigative agencies and the courts treat such matters strictly.
To avoid excessive punishment resulting from unfavorable statements at the investigation stage, it is advantageous to receive the assistance of an attorney experienced in this field.
If you have been implicated in a narcotics offense, the likelihood of receiving an immediate custodial sentence is high, so it is advisable to respond from the early stages of the case.
At Daeryun LLC, a narcotics case team composed of attorneys experienced in criminal matters responds proactively to provide 🔗assistance to clients.
If you need the assistance of an attorney experienced in this field, Daeryun, which provides consultation and prompt response 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, is available to you.

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