P.A. Dorrian & Co. Solicitors have extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with Drug related Offences including:

  • S.3 Possession of a controlled substance
  • S. 15 Sale/Supply of a controlled substance
  • S.17 Growth/Cultivation of a controlled substance
  • And much more

If you have been charged with a Drug related offence or received a court summons you should seek advice from one of our Criminal Defence Solicitors.

Possession Charges

Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act states that an individual shall be guilty of an offence where they are found to have in their possession a controlled substance including:

  • Cocaine
  • Cannabis
  • Cannabis Resin
  • MDMA
  • Etc.

Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to Sale/Supply Charges

Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act states that an individual who possesses a controlled substance for the purpose of selling or otherwise supplying it to another shall be guilty of an offence.

This can often be a very serious charge where given its serious nature, may be triable on Indictment/ in the Circuit Criminal Court however in some cases this type of offence may be tried summarily or before the Criminal District Court.

In determining whether this charge will be dealt with in the District Court or the Circuit Court, certain factors will be taken into consideration for example:

  • The Value of the Substances Seized
  • The Type of Substance Seized
  • The Nature on how the substances were Seized.

If you have been charged with Sale/Supply of a Controlled substance or asked to make a statement by An Garda Síochána, contact us, to speak with a solicitor on what steps you should take next.

Cultivation/Growth of a Controlled Substance

Section 17 of the Misuse of Drugs Act states that an individual shall be guilty of an offence where there are found to have Cultivated/Grown a controlled substance i.e. Cannabis Plant or Opium Poppies.

Similar to the Sale/Supply Charge, this offence is also triable in the Circuit Criminal Court or in the District Criminal Court where factors are taken into consideration to determine which court the offence shall be dealt with in.

Garda Station Attendance

Very often it is advisable that a suspect is accompanied by a solicitor during a Garda interview. Advice should be sought on every occasion if asked to attend at a Garda Station for interview.

Solicitors fees for Garda Station attendances are often covered by Legal Aid.

If you have been requested by a Member of An Garda Síochána to attend a Garda Station for interview or to make a statement it is vital that you receive legal advice, at P.A. Dorrian & Co. we provide a comprehensive 24 hour service. Our Solicitor contact details are available at every Garda Station.

Contact us today if you wish to speak with one of our Criminal Defence Solicitors.

FAQ’s

If you have been requested to make a statement at a Garda Station, you should immediately seek advice from a Solicitor, one of our criminal defence solicitors shall be able to advise.

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