Drug specialist attorney, I used drugs abroad. What kind of punishment will I face?

Hello. I am the drug specialist attorney at Daeryun Law Firm (LLC).

First, to come straight to the point, even if you used ketamine abroad, if the fact is confirmed after returning to Korea, you may face criminal punishment.

Ketamine is classified as a psychotropic drug in Korea, and under the Narcotics Control Act, you face imprisonment of up to 10 years or a fine of up to 100 million won.

However, the punishment level may vary depending on awareness of the crime, dose used, habituality, criminal record, and degree of cooperation with the investigative agency.

The most important aspect of the response is securing evidence and the initial response.

It is necessary to secure as much objective material as possible, such as the situation during the overseas stay, circumstances of use, and circumstances of purchase, and to prepare a strategy with a drug specialist attorney during the investigation stage.

During the investigation, strategies emphasizing low awareness of the crime, efforts to prevent recurrence, and minimization of social harm are also important.

In conclusion, since cases of drug use abroad can proceed in complex ways depending on the investigative agency's judgment, quickly consulting with a drug specialist attorney to establish a response strategy has a great impact on the future sentence and outcome.

For details, please consult with a drug specialist attorney.