Drug offenses
If you have been caught and charged with a drug offense, we're here to help
Depending on the timing you retain an attorney, you may be able to close the case without a criminal record. The amount of recreational drug you had in your possession is a factor taken into consideration when the public prosecutor decides whether to indict you or not.
In most cases, it is common for the public prosecutor to request you to be detained for up to 10 days while investigations are carried out. In order to be released at the earliest moment possible, it is crucial that a representing attorney submit a written statement for your release.
Data collected in 2009 indicated 767 reported cases of drug abuse out of which 57 (16.6%) was by a foreign person in Japan.
In most cases, it is common for the public prosecutor to request you to be detained for up to 10 days while investigations are carried out. In order to be released at the earliest moment possible, it is crucial that a representing attorney submit a written statement for your release.
Data collected in 2009 indicated 767 reported cases of drug abuse out of which 57 (16.6%) was by a foreign person in Japan.
things to consider when deciding whether to see a lawyer
Did the police have the rights to search you?
Did they have a warrant?
Did they search your bag, your pockets or your car?
Were you properly read your rights by the police when you were arrested?
If you have any doubts regarding these issues, you should contact us.
Did they have a warrant?
Did they search your bag, your pockets or your car?
Were you properly read your rights by the police when you were arrested?
If you have any doubts regarding these issues, you should contact us.
common (and illegal) drugs include:
- Marijuana (a.k.a. weed, pot etc.)
- Cocaine
- Methamphetamines (a.k.a. meth, crystal meth, ice, speed etc.)
- Hallucinogens (e.g. MDMA a.k.a. ecstasy)
- LSD (a.k.a. acid, trips etc.)