Drug attorney, is it a crime to cultivate narcotic plants for folk remedy purposes rather than drug purposes?

Hello. This is the drug attorney from Daeryun Law Firm (LLC).

Cultivating poppies, a narcotic plant, is illegal for any reason whatsoever.

If you are caught cultivating, purchasing, or using crops such as poppies or cannabis without a narcotics handling qualification or cultivation permit, you will be punished under the Narcotics Control Act.

This is punishable by imprisonment of up to 5 years or a fine of up to 50 million won.

However, factors such as being a first-time offender, having no commercial purpose, and voluntarily cooperating with the investigation may serve as mitigating factors in sentencing.

In practice, it is important to comprehensively explain the client's motive, circumstances, and remorse, as this can change the severity of criminal punishment.

In your current situation, establishing a defense strategy tailored to the case and proving mitigating factors is most important.

Therefore, we recommend that you quickly consult with an experienced drug attorney to establish a response direction.

A drug attorney will analyze the case and establish a response strategy to help minimize the disadvantages to you.