Unraveling the Complexity of the Narcotics Control Act in Korea: A Case Study
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From Accusation to Acquittal: A Journey Through the Narcotics Control Act
Drugs and the law – a complex maze that intertwines lives and legislation. Journey with us through a real-life case of narcotics control act violation in Korea, and witness the power of robust legal defense.
1. A man who was suspected of violating Narcotics Control Act
Mr.A took Meth and Hemp, as a result, was subject to criminal investigation and trial in Korea.
Methamphetamine is also known as ‘Philopon’ in Korea.
He diluted and took in 0.1 g of Philopon once with a disposable injector in his own house.
The Korea Prosecution service pressed the charges about him taking Chrystal meths in several areas.
In addition to it, he was also suspected of hiding 0.32 g Hamp in his house.
The prosecutor submitted the protocol of seizure, the picture of the confiscated items, and the result of the urine test as evidence, in order to prove Mr. A was guilty.
And being prosecuted, he needed to get a defense attorney in Korea.
2. The defendant was able to be acquitted in Korean Criminal Court
With all the evidence against him, how he could get away with a Drug Offense?
As the defense attorney looked into the evidence file, and discover the illegal execution of the legal enforcement, In Seoul, Northern District Criminal Court finally acquitted Mr. A, who was the criminal defendant of violating the narcotics control act in Korea.
When it comes to Criminal defense, the attorney should be the one who is well experienced and has full knowledge about Criminal Procedure law as well.
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