Drug Crime Law
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What are the UK Drug Laws?
Charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 vary from possession of an illegal drug to large-scale drug trafficking operations.
Prosecution of drugs offences will often rely on a range of supporting evidence including mobile phone data, cash and financial records, and expert evidence. Our specialist team are adept in examining and carefully analysing this evidence.
Many serious drug-related cases are multi-handed, in that there are several accused parties being tried at the same time. Barristers at St Pauls are experienced in handling multi-defendant conspiracy trials which can be extremely complex and can last for many months.
POCA 2002
When convicted of a drugs offence, it is common that a confiscation order will follow. A confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 will be made when a defendant has obtained a benefit from or in connection with his criminal conduct and has the means to pay a confiscation order.
Drug Crime Law at St Pauls Chambers
The team of criminal barristers at St Pauls Chambers are specialists in advice and advocacy across the full range of drug offences including importing, producing, distributing, supplying and possessing all classes of drugs. Members of chambers are regularly instructed to prosecute and defend cases from street-dealing to serious and organised crime and large-scale conspiracies.
Barristers at St Pauls Chambers have extensive experience and knowledge in defending and prosecuting POCA proceedings. The proficiency of members of chambers in such proceedings, which can often be complex, mean they exercise sound judgement and know when to challenge or pursue an order and when to make efforts to reach a favourable settlement.
