Despite drug crimes being non-violent, they come with very harsh consequences, especially if the crime involves a felony. Samaha Advocates and Legal Consultants have significant experience providing drug crime defense in the UAE and Egypt. We are committed to providing the best defense for your drug cases.
You will find that drug cases involve law enforcement stop and seizure. The authority involved is required to follow the law when undertaking such actions. If the police stop and search you illegally or violate the constitution, our team of lawyers will challenge their activity in a court of law.
If the court finds that the police violated the constitution, it will exclude the evidence. Exclusion of evidence often leads to the dismissal of the case. If this is not an option, our team of lawyers will try to either:
- Formulate a plea to reduce the charges if it is in your best interest
- Investigate the charges against their client
- Interview and negotiate deals with the prosecutor
- Gather evidence
- Investigate the police procedure leading to the arrest to make sure that your constitutional rights were not violated
- Defend you in court to raise ‘reasonable doubt’ to ensure an acquittal
- Pursue all possible avenues for your defense
- Analyze the cases and determine how to defend the client in court: and
- Review research and seizure procedures
Drug cases are crimes involving controlled substances such as illicit drugs. Some of the standard drug cases involve:
- Drug possession: This is the most common type of drug case. It involves intentionally and knowingly being in possession of a drug without a prescription and in amounts that are for sale or personal use.
- Creating or manufacturing a drug: This crime involves creating a synthetic chemical or extracting and packaging a drug.
- Drug use: This is consuming an illegal drug. A drug is only considered illegal if there is no prescription from a doctor
- Trafficking or distribution: This is selling or delivering an illegal substance. It also covers smuggling, which is defined as the act of transporting drugs from one area to another.
Drugs are classified under ranks regarding how dangerous the drugs are to individuals and society. Illegal drugs are subject to control and monitoring by the government to ensure they keep them away from the general public.
Our firm has experience in dealing with the following types of drug cases:
- Drug trafficking
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Possession of marijuana
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Delivery of a controlled substance with possession with intent to distribute
- Illegal manufacture of a controlled substance
- Import and export of narcotics
UAE and Egypt have a strict no-tolerance policy on drugs, and offenders face punishment for the slightest drug offense. This means even the most minor possession of drugs will still be considered a crime. Drug offenders can face one or several of the following penalties in the UAE:
- Deportation
- Life imprisonment
- Fines
- Or the death penalty depending on the severity of the crimes
Our team of drug case lawyers in the UAE handles all cases strategically and professionally, ensuring that our clients get the most favorable result with minimal impact and a minor penalty.
We have experience dealing with different crimes, from misdemeanors like marijuana, wax, and synthetic THC to felony drug charges such as heroin, cocaine, prescription drug charges, and methamphetamines.
We also have experience dealing with drug distribution cases, including felony drug sales and large quantities of marijuana. It can often be scary when you are charged with a drug crime, but our confident and calm focus can help you feel more are ease when you know you have chosen the best team from Samaha Advocates and Legal Consultants. Contact us today and schedule a consultation with one of our team members.