At Belgravia Solicitors, we have a vast wealth of knowledge, skill, and experience in defending people accused of all types of drugs offences. We cross-analyse the material held by the prosecution, searching for weaknesses and illegalities, and mount a persuasive counterstrategy in your defence. We also search for evidence which will directly undermine the prosecution case.

Drugs offences are classified in the following ways:

Class A Drugs

These include heroin, cocaine, ‘crack’, MDMA or ‘ecstasy’, LSD. Offences involving these drugs carry higher sentences upon conviction. Almost inevitably, offences involving class A drugs will be dealt with in the crown court and can result in custodial sentences of some length depending on the amount of drugs and the role performed by the individual.

Class B Drugs

Typically, these would include amphetamine, cannabis, ketamine. Sentences will be less than class A drugs but they can still result in custodial sentences and are based on the amounts and the role played by the accused.

Class C Drugs

These could include diazepam, nandralone, testosterone, temazepam, nitrous oxide. These are less serious offences and sentences would reflect this however if the amounts were significant and commercially based, this would aggravate any sentence to be passed.

Evidence in Drugs Cases

The prosecution present their evidence in drugs cases in a variety of ways, not just exhibiting the drugs actually recovered in a case. Evidence might include:

• Debt lists recovered
• Drug paraphernalia seized such as bags, scales
• Surveillance observations
• Telephone contact between relevant parties
• Cell site analysis showing the locations of people’s phones
• ANPR data to show movements of cars used by accused persons
• Covertly recorded conversations from vehicles or properties
• Forensic/ DNA evidence linking a person to drugs or phones used in the drug related activity
• Movement of money and or Cash seizures

Belgravia Solicitors offer expert legal advice on all Drugs Offences including:

• Possession of drugs
• Possession with intent to supply drugs
• Involvement in the supply of drugs
• Conspiracy to supply drugs
• Cultivation of drugs
• Production of a controlled drug
• Importation of drugs
• Allowing premises to be used for drugs
• Related offences such as abstracting electricity, money laundering and any ensuing confiscation proceedings

At Belgravia Solicitors we aim for the best possible outcome for clients facing charges relating to drugs offences. We have expertise knowledge in case building based on a sound knowledge of the criminal justice system with an ability to assemble compelling evidence and documentation in criminal cases.

If you, a family member / relative, or a friend are accused of drugs offences / charges, it is important to seek legal advice. Discussing your case with a specialist lawyer who understands the law on drugs offences at an early stage is essential to help understand what can be done to prepare a proper defence. The sooner you make contact the sooner we can help!