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Suspended Sentence Secured in a Combined Drug and Prostitution Criminal Case

Suspended Sentence Secured in a Combined Drug and Prostitution Criminal Case

Client Information
Individual / Defendant
 
Case Details

The client, Mr. A, was an office worker employed at a private company. While maintaining an ordinary daily life, he was exposed to an unofficial distribution channel through Telegram, which led to the use of controlled substances.

During the investigation, authorities confirmed that Mr. A had used methamphetamine and had purchased, possessed, and consumed ketamine. It was further revealed that, at certain points, he engaged in acts of prostitution while under the influence of these substances.

As a result, the case expanded beyond a simple drug offense and developed into a high-risk criminal matter involving both violations of the Narcotics Control Act and prostitution-related offenses.

At the time of first contact from the investigative authorities, Mr. A did not fully grasp the seriousness of the situation. He faced extreme psychological pressure, realizing that a single misjudgment could destabilize his entire life. Given the gravity and complexity of the combined charges, immediate and strategic legal intervention was essential.

Decent's Strategy
Decent Law Firm approached this matter not as a routine drug-use case, but as a complex criminal case involving multiple overlapping offenses, setting a clear defense strategy from the earliest stage.

The primary objective was to eliminate the risk of imprisonment and to construct a sentencing framework that would allow for a suspended sentence.

With respect to the drug-related charges, the defense conducted a detailed analysis of the circumstances surrounding the use of methamphetamine and ketamine, including frequency of use, purpose of possession, and storage conditions. This approach was aimed at preventing any expansion of the charges toward trafficking or habitual use, which could have resulted in significantly harsher penalties. From the investigation stage onward, the defense consistently argued that the conduct amounted to a personal lapse rather than a pattern of criminal behavior.

Regarding the prostitution charge, the defense clearly established that the conduct involved no facilitation, brokerage, or organizational involvement, emphasizing that it was an isolated personal act. By separating each charge rather than allowing them to be treated as a single aggravated offense, the defense enabled the court to assess the case more objectively.

In addition, comprehensive sentencing materials were submitted to demonstrate the defendant’s low risk of reoffending, genuine remorse, need for treatment, and strong prospects for rehabilitation and social reintegration. Rather than merely requesting leniency, the defense focused on showing that a suspended sentence was both legally and socially appropriate.
Outcome
"Suspended Sentence Granted"

The court sentenced Mr. A to one year and six months of imprisonment, suspended for three years, along with probation and a mandatory drug treatment order. Despite the acknowledgment of methamphetamine use, ketamine-related offenses, and prostitution charges, the defendant avoided actual incarceration.

Following the judgment, the prosecution filed an appeal, arguing that the sentence was unreasonably lenient given the seriousness of the offenses. Decent Law Firm responded by thoroughly reinforcing the validity of the original sentencing rationale during the appellate proceedings.

The appellate court ultimately dismissed the prosecution’s appeal, and the suspended sentence imposed at the first trial was upheld in full, bringing the case to a definitive conclusion.

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