Understand Your Situation
Drug-related investigations require a technical, proactive defence to navigate strict sentencing guidelines and complex forensic evidence. Our team provides authoritative guidance to protect your rights.
Drug offences in England and Wales are primarily governed by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, categorised by substance class (A, B, or C) and activity. The Crime and Policing Bill 2025 has expanded police powers to include mandatory drug testing on arrest for a wider range of offences. Penalties are dictated by the 'Category' of the offence, which evaluates the quantity of the substance and the individual's role—leading, significant, or lesser. Prosecution for possession with intent to supply (PWITS) often relies on circumstantial evidence like weighing scales or multiple handsets.
Understand Your Legal Standing
Expert legal representation is critical from the earliest stages of an investigation. A confidential consultation provides clarity on your rights and the procedural steps ahead.
Plan Your Defence
A technical defence often involves challenging the lawfulness of searches under Section 1 of PACE and Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, ensuring 'reasonable grounds' for suspicion were present. Digital forensic analysis of mobile data is vital to contest 'intent' by identifying evidence of personal use or social supply. Instructing independent experts to test forensic purity can also support arguments for personal use over commercial distribution. Furthermore, the Sentencing Bill 2025 emphasises community-based Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRR) over short custodial sentences where appropriate.
Develop a Strategic Defence
Every case involves unique evidential complexities. Specialist legal advice ensures that your version of events is properly represented and that all forensic opportunities are explored.
Legal Aid Availability
For many criminal matters, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, public funding (Legal Aid) may be available to cover your legal costs.
Eligibility is determined by the seriousness of the case and, in some instances, a means assessment. Our team will conduct an immediate, confidential assessment of your eligibility to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of a robust defence.
