Serious Drug Offences

Possession of Drugs

Possession with Intent to Supply

Conspiracy to Supply

Being Concerned in the Supply

Production of Drugs

Importation Drugs

Cultivation of Drugs

The Criminal Defence Team at Atesh Solicitors have extensive experience in these cases and are accustomed to the lengthy procedures involved. If you have been accused or questioned in relation to the offences above, it is vital that you receive specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity. For a confidential consultation, please contact our office on 0207 101 4127

Additional Information

Our Criminal Defence solicitors at Atesh Solicitors continuously receive enquiries to represent those suspected of serious Drug Offences. We have substantial experience in dealing with Drug Offences, including cases involving a range of Class A, Class B and Class C drugs, which can be read about here: Notable Cases

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is concerned with preventing the misuse of controlled drugs. Being caught with an illegal substance by the police will likely lead to someone being charged with Possession of Controlled Drugs. Carrying drugs for personal use could land someone with a fine or time in Prison Custody too. The drugs that are found by the police will be seized and destroyed. It is illegal to own drugs, supply another person with drugs, make drugs and import or export drugs. It is also illegal to allow your premises to be occupied for use of drug-related activity.

Drugs are sectioned into one of three categories, according to how dangerous they are and the negative impact they have on society. The categories for drugs are as follows:

  • Class A drugs include Heroin, Cocaine, Ecstasy and LSD.

  • Class B drugs include Cannabis, Speed, Ketamine and some Amphetamines.

  • Class C drugs include steroids and some tranquilisers.

There are a wide and complex range of Drug Offences, ranging from simple Possession of a Drug for personal use to Production and Supply of Drugs. It is imperative to get the advice of a Solicitor to ensure you have been charged appropriately.

Atesh Solicitors have a formidable reputation in successfully defending serious Drug Offences. We have built sturdy relationships with leading Barristers, Kings Counsel, Drugs Experts and Cell Site Experts, alongside Mental Health Professionals, who assist our team with creating our client’s defence to present to a Jury at Court.

For a person to be convicted of Being in Possession of a Controlled Drug, the Prosecution must prove, beyond reasonable doubt that (a) the person has the drug physically on them and; (b) the person knew they were in possession of the drug. Possession of a Controlled Drug is a reasonably minor offence, in contrast to the more serious charge of Possession with Intent to Supply.

Supplying Drugs to another includes distribution.