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Cheongju Narcotics Attorney Defense | Client Who Smoked Cannabis Receives a ‘Suspended Sentence’ With the Assistance of a Cheongju Narcotics Attorney

The client who came to a Cheongju narcotics attorney had violated the Narcotics Control Act and requested a consultation with a narcotics attorney at the Cheongju office in order to seek the assistance of an attorney specializing in this field.

1. The Client Who Came to a Cheongju Narcotics Attorney

Cheongju narcotics attorney

The client who came to a Cheongju narcotics attorney was 🔗narcotics booked on a charge of inhaling narcotics, and came to a narcotics attorney at the Cheongju office in order to respond properly at the early stage of the case.

How the Client Came to a Cheongju Narcotics Attorney

The client in this case broke up with a girlfriend, whom the client had been dating with marriage in mind, over differences in personality.

Feeling severe depression, the client drank alcohol every day to ease the sorrow.

Having become dependent on alcohol, the client felt the need for a stronger stimulus and decided to purchase narcotics.

In the end, the client purchased 🔗cannabis on social media and then smoked it.

This conduct was discovered by the investigative authorities after a report by an acquaintance, and the client was placed at risk of severe punishment.

The client accordingly requested assistance from a Cheongju narcotics attorney in order to respond properly from the early stage of the case and reduce the sentence.

2. Relevant Laws Explained by the Cheongju Narcotics Attorney

■ Narcotics

▶ In Korea, this refers to substances such as the opium poppy, opium, and coca leaves.

▶ Other substances that act on the central nervous system and may cause serious harm when abused are classified as psychotropic drugs, and are categorized from class ‘Ga’ to class ‘Ma’ according to the severity.

■ Conduct Constituting a Violation of the Narcotics Act and the Applicable Sentences

Administration (Use)

▶ For cannabis and class ‘Ra’ psychotropic drugs, imprisonment for not more than five years or a fine not exceeding fifty million won.

▶ For all other substances, imprisonment for not more than ten years or a fine not exceeding one hundred million won.

▶ In the case of possession, if the quantity is deemed too large for use by a single person, additional charges such as sale may be brought.

Distribution Charge

▶ Imprisonment for not more than ten years or a fine not exceeding one hundred million won.

Import and Export

▶ Up to life imprisonment.

▶ In the case of offenses committed in an organized or professional manner, imprisonment for a long term of not less than ten years.

3. Assistance Provided by the Cheongju Narcotics Attorney

The Cheongju narcotics attorney prepared a step-by-step response plan in order to establish grounds for mitigating circumstances and to plead for leniency in the client's case.

The Cheongju Narcotics Attorney Argued That the Client Was Personally Making Efforts to Prevent Reoffending

The client needed something to depend on in order to overcome the sorrow.

The motive for smoking cannabis was a one-time act to escape from depression.

In addition, the attorney emphasized that the client was personally making efforts to prevent reoffending, such as attending education in order not to repeat the same wrongdoing.

The Cheongju Narcotics Attorney Argued That the Client Acknowledged the Entire Offense and Was Showing Remorse

The client confessed to all of the facts of the offense and cooperated faithfully with the investigation.

The client regretted having caused a significant social disturbance and was deeply remorseful.

The attorney emphasized that the client was firmly resolved never to commit the same wrongdoing again.

The Cheongju Narcotics Attorney Argued That the Client's Family and Acquaintances Were Pleading for Leniency

The people around the client expressed deep regret, stating that they had ordinarily lived as a diligent member of society.

The client's family and acquaintances pledged that they would strictly watch over and encourage the client so that they would not commit an offense again.

The attorney emphasized that they were earnestly pleading for leniency for the client.

4. The Court's Decision on the Cheongju Narcotics Attorney's Arguments

Accepting the Cheongju narcotics attorney's arguments, the court imposed a ‘suspended sentence’ in the client's case.

If You Need the Assistance of a Cheongju Narcotics Attorney

As the addictive nature and seriousness of narcotics have become a major social problem, the investigative authorities and the courts treat such matters strictly.

To avoid excessive punishment resulting from unfavorable statements during the investigation stage, it is advantageous to obtain the assistance of an attorney specializing in this field.

If you have become involved in a narcotics offense, the likelihood of an immediate custodial sentence is high, so it is advisable to respond from the early stage of the case.

Daeryun's narcotics team, which has handled 🔗numerous narcotics cases, works with substantial expertise to seek leniency for clients' charges.

If you need the assistance of an attorney specializing in this field, you are welcome to come to Daeryun at any time.

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