Drugs
Illicit substances are always developing, and as such, policy insofar as categorisation, legality, and policy, is constantly evolving.
It is essential that the individual you chose to represent you as a full and up-to-date grasp of these various factors prior to building your defence.
Given the range of sentences available for such offences, the complexity of some of those offences, often including the analysis of a significant amount of forensic expert evidence, including bank statements and telephone analysis, it is essential that any individual who finds themselves being investigated for such an offence instructs the best possible representation, and representation that will tailor their approach to the individual, and the individual circumstances.
Drug Classification
- The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 categorises ‘controlled’ substances, and divides those substances into three categories:
- Class A Drugs: seen as the most dangerous of substances, such as Heroin, Cocaine etc., offences involving such substances attracting harsher sentences than lower categorised substances.
- Class B Drugs: Class B drugs include Cannabis, and amphetamines.
- Class C Drugs: Class C drugs include, mild tranquilisers, and steroids.
Offences
- The same legislation lists the offences that are centred upon the various classifications of substances, including:
- • Possession of a controlled drug
- • Possession With Intent to Supply
- • Production, Cultivation, or Manufacture
- • Being Concerned in the Supply
- • Offering to Supply
- • Import or export
- • Allowing premises to be used for the consumption, supply, or production.
Penalties
- The penalties vary, dependent upon the offence itself, the classification of the substance involved, and the volume of that substance.
- The below table provides an example of the maximum sentences available for ‘Possession’ as compared with ‘Supply’. *
| Drug Classification |
Possession | Supply |
| A | 7 years imprisonment and a fine | Life imprisonment and a fine |
| B | 5 years imprisonment and a fine | 14 years imprisonment and a fine |
| C | 2 years imprisonment and a fine | 14 years imprisonment and a fine |
Apex lawyers can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our practice doesn’t stop, nor does our representation stop, as arrest can happen at any time.
If you, a family member, or a friend thinks that they may need advice
Do not hesitate to call our office on: 0116 299 1999
Or for the 24 hour Police station number: 0794 902 0809
Apex lawyers can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our practice doesn’t stop, nor does our representation stop, as arrest can happen at any time.
If you, a family member, or a friend thinks that they may need advice
Do not hesitate to call our office on: 0116 299 1999
Or for the 24 hour Police station number: 0794 902 0809