Drugs Offences

Drug offences are taken very seriously in England and Wales, and severe penalties are imposed on those who are involved in such crimes. Even individuals who enter into an agreement to participate in these activities can be charged under the law. The criminal justice system considers conspiracy to sell drugs a significant crime, even if the supply has not occurred. There has been an increase in the number of charges for drug conspiracies in recent years due to the use of evidence gathered from telephones, especially mobile phones.

This article provides an overview of the law on conspiracy and drug offences, and explains how phone evidence is used in these cases. Gray’s defence solicitors represent clients in cases involving allegations of drugs conspiracies and has expertise in analysing and interpreting evidence gathered from mobile phones. The law on conspiracy aims to prosecute all individuals involved in a criminal operation, not just the main players. This means that individuals with a minor level of involvement could also be convicted.

To prove that a conspiracy has taken place, the prosecution must demonstrate that the defendant was party to an agreement with one or more persons to commit a criminal offence. It is not necessary for the defendant to have completed the offence. However, it must be shown that the defendant knew of the planned criminal conduct and intended to be involved in some way with that activity.

The prosecution often relies on phone evidence to infer an agreement between defendants. Seized phones, phone records, and cell site analysis are some of the tools that investigators use to gather evidence. When the police seize a mobile phone from a suspect, they examine the device for evidence, including the list of contacts, incoming and outgoing calls, text messages, and emails. Investigators can also discover the approximate location where phone calls and text messages were made or received using cell site analysis.

Defending phone evidence in court proceedings can be challenging, but it is important to remember that the prosecution's version of events may not always be accurate. The defence team will scrutinise the evidence with the assistance of forensic telephone experts to identify issues and raise a more reasonable interpretation. Defence solicitors may also analyse the strength of the telephone attribution to convince the judge that such evidence is too weak to be considered going forward.

Phone evidence can also be a component of a strong defence, as it can help prove that the defendant was not present at the scene of the crime. Therefore, if you are facing allegations of drug conspiracies, seeking legal advice from experienced solicitors is crucial. Grays Defence Solicitors is available 24/7 to help clients build a successful defence.

If you or your loved ones are under investigation and you require assistance at any stage of the proceedings, please feel free to get in touch with our friendly staff. We can be contacted on 01274 085199 or by email. We are solicitors covering cases on a national level so no matter where you are please do not hesitate to contact us.