Possession of Drugs

It is an offence to possess a broad array of drugs, such as marijuana, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamines. While possession of “hard drugs” may result in a jail sentence, it should be noted that any conviction for a drug offence, even possession of a small amount of marijuana, usually results in the offender being permanently banned from entry into the United States.

Before any decision is made on how to approach a case of this type, it is important to carefully scrutinize the case against you. This typically involves consideration of your right to be free from arbitrary detention and your right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure.

Determination of appropriate defences and approached will depend of legal advice specific to your case.

This is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Please see a lawyer for advice specific to your case.

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