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Joint transport of Schedule II drugs — suspended sentence (緩刑)

5-year suspended sentence (緩刑)
Handling attorney:謝政翰、林宗諺
Case Overview

The court found joint transport of Schedule II cannabis (大麻); we defended the defendant and obtained a suspended sentence (緩刑) with community service.

Background

The defendant was hired via Telegram to receive an international parcel at an address; it contained Schedule II cannabis; the court found possible indirect intent.

Defense Strategy

Our attorneys argued participation level, sentencing, and suspended sentence (緩刑) requirements, assisting compliance with conditions.

Key Issues
  • Is possible indirect intent established?
  • Suspended sentence (緩刑) and 240 hours of community service?
Legal Basis & Argument

Taiwan Drug Hazard Prevention Act; Taiwan Criminal Code Art. 74 (suspended sentence (緩刑)).

Verdict

The court sentenced 2 years' imprisonment, 5-year suspended sentence (緩刑), 240 hours of community service, and probation.

Judgment (personal data redacted)
Judgment (personal data redacted)
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* Personal data such as names and ID numbers in this Judgment (personal data redacted) has been redacted in accordance with Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act * Document images are official Traditional Chinese legal papers; the original text controls.

Related Tags

Joint transportSchedule II drugsCannabisSuspended sentence (緩刑)Community service
Handling Attorneys

謝政翰

Managing Attorney

Criminal defenseFinancial crimesCivil–criminal crossover disputes

林宗諺

Attorney

Criminal defenseFraud casesDrug casesTaiwan Anti-Money Laundering Act

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