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Drug possession

Drug possession is the presence of narcotics. This can be hard drugs (list I drugs) or soft drugs (list II drugs). If you or someone in your area is suspected of possession of drugs, it is important to call in an expert lawyer. The lawyers at our firm have a great deal of experience in handling criminal cases, including drug possession. Please contact us for assistance and advice.

 

Drug possession is punishable under Articles 2 and 3 of the Opium Act. The text of the law can be found below:

 

Article 2
It is forbidden to have a remedy as referred to in List I annexed to this Act or designated pursuant to Article 3a(5).

 

Article 3
It is prohibited to have a remedy as referred to in List II annexed to this Act or designated pursuant to Section 3a(5).

 

Penalty for drug possession

Many people wonder what punishment someone can expect for possession of drugs, but that question can never be answered just like that. Punishment is tailor-made. In the case of a conviction, the judge looks at all kinds of factors, such as the circumstances under which the offence was committed, the person of the suspect, the maximum sentence and judgments in similar cases. The lawyers at our firm can make a realistic assessment of a possible penalty, even if it is ultimately up to the court to make the decision.

 

Our lawyers can assist you throughout the Netherlands. We litigate at the Courts of Alkmaar, Almelo, Amsterdam, Arnhem, Assen, Breda, Dordrecht, The Hague, Groningen, Haarlem, 's-Hertogenbosch, Leeuwarden, Lelystad, Maastricht, Middelburg, Roermond, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Zutphen and Zwolle, the Courts of Appeal in Amsterdam, Arnhem, The Hague, 's-Hertogenbosch and Leeuwarden and the Supreme Court of the Netherlands in The Hague.

 

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