Case Record · Drug Crimes
[Drug Case] Successful Defense Resulting in Suspended Indictment for Marijuana Purchase and Use Charges
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Case Details
The client, out of curiosity, searched Google for how to buy marijuana and, through Telegram, was subjected to a Police Investigation on charges of purchasing and using marijuana, specifically charges of receiving, using, and possessing narcotics.
Key Issues in This Case
As soon as LEAP took on this case, we established a strategy for how to respond through in-depth analysis of the entire factual background.
First, the client underwent a drug test via hair sample collection regarding the marijuana purchase and use charges, and the result was a positive reaction for marijuana.
However, the client had never directly handed money to the drug dealer through Telegram, and the client himself did not know the exact circumstances of the purchase. Therefore, LEAP sought to exclude the marijuana purchase charge from this case, drawing on our accumulated experience and know-how in drug cases.
LEAP's Unique Solution
After being retained for this case, LEAP began with a meticulous, microscopic analysis of the facts, drawing on diverse experience, specialized knowledge, and LEAP's own unique know-how to establish the best defense strategy.
LEAP focused on the fact that the client never directly purchased drugs from a dealer via Telegram, and had merely inquired about purchasing marijuana from a drug dealer found through Google, after which the only transaction was a coin transaction with a coin agency the dealer had introduced.
Accordingly, LEAP emphasized that the client did not intentionally purchase drugs but rather used, out of curiosity, marijuana he happened to obtain incidentally after the coin transaction, on a single occasion, while also closely examining factors favorable to the client's sentencing to respond strategically.
LEAP emphasized the following sentencing factors: ① the client did not intentionally obtain drugs; ② the client acknowledged the drug use and sincerely expressed remorse along with a commitment to abstain from drugs; ③ the client's family and acquaintances submitted petitions requesting leniency; and, while not all details can be disclosed, ④ we strove to achieve the outcome our clients wanted, drawing on LEAP's differentiated strategy and know-how in cases involving violations of the Act on the Control of Narcotics, etc.
As a result, drawing on our accumulated experience and know-how, LEAP was able to have the marijuana purchase charge excluded from this case at the Police Investigation stage.
Case Outcome
DISPOSITION
Charges DeferredAfter first excluding the marijuana purchase charge at the police stage, LEAP, with genuine dedication to helping the client and the best possible strategy, emphasized circumstances warranting a reduced sentence for the simple marijuana use charge.
As a result, the prosecutor issued a Suspended Indictment, taking into account that the client had no prior record of similar offenses and had deeply repented of the offense.
Why You Should Seek Help from a LEAP Attorney
Drug cases are subject to increasingly intense investigation and severe punishment, and are considered serious crimes with very high statutory penalties.
In this case, LEAP's attorneys made every effort solely for the client's defense, and through LEAP's differentiated strategy and response, achieved the best possible outcome: a conditional suspended indictment.
Especially in drug cases, only a strategic response can lead to the best outcome and a swift resolution.
The outcome can change completely depending on who you work with and how you respond from the earliest stage of the case, so we recommend seeking the assistance of a LEAP attorney with a proven track record of success in similar cases.
Case outcomes may vary depending on the specific facts and evidence, so it is important to organize records and identify the issues from an early stage.