R v Jm

This case involves serious allegations of drug supply and possession with intent to supply, including Class A substances like cocaine and heroin. Our client faces five separate charges but maintains he is a drug user who became a victim to exploitation and threats. We are preparing a comprehensive defence to challenge the prosecution's evidence at Nottingham Crown Court.

The case began when police officers observed our client meeting another individual, a known Class A drug user, in an alleyway for a few seconds. Officers saw our client discard something on the floor before they detained him. The items were recovered and found to be two wraps, one of cocaine and one of heroin, both with our client’s fingerprints on them.

Following his arrest, police searched our client's home. During the search, they seized large quantities of Class A substances, a smaller amount of Class B drugs, and other related items. As a result, our client was charged with five drug-related offences.

The defendant faces five separate charges:

• Count 1: Possession of a Controlled Drug of Class B (Cannabis/Cannabis Resin)
• Count 2: Possession with Intent to Supply a Controlled Drug of Class A (Heroin)
• Count 3: Supply of a Controlled Drug of Class A (Cocaine)
• Count 4: Supply of a Controlled Drug of Class A (Heroin)
• Count 5: Possession with Intent to Supply a Controlled Drug of Class A (Cocaine)

Under UK law, Class A drugs carry far more serious penalties than Class B drugs, especially for supply offences. The defendant denies the allegations of drug supply.

Our criminal defence team is representing the client at Nottingham Crown Court. The client's defence is based on his own status as a drug user. He asserts that the drugs found at his house were being held there as a result of threats and exploitation arising from a debt he owes.

According to our client, the person he is indebted to sends 'runners' to collect the drugs from his property. He maintains that he only passes the drugs to these runners and does not engage in selling himself. Our strategy is to present this defence, challenge the prosecution's evidence for the supply charges, and prepare thorough cross-examination of witnesses.