Article 311 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – lawyer in a case of illegal production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation or shipment of precursors

In Ukraine, criminal liability is provided for the illegal manufacture or transportation of precursors. Like narcotic drugs, precursors are not in free circulation. Precursors are substances that become the basis for the manufacture of drugs. As practice shows, criminal proceedings under Article 311 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine are rare. Quite often, such cases result in acquittals. However, this is possible only if professional lawyers are involved in cases of illegal manufacture, manufacture, storage, transportation or shipment of precursors.

Criminal actions under Article 311 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

The state level controls the circulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. How? A number of measures are used for this:

• Register control

In Ukraine, there are separate registers containing information on enterprises and individuals who have the right to legally use narcotic substances. Reporting on the use of such components is also mandatory.

• Inspection

Controlling bodies are obliged to inspect business entities in order to control the compliance of their activities with the requirements of current Ukrainian legislation.

• Medical control

The use of psychotropic and narcotic drugs is possible only under the supervision of medical professionals, if there are indications.

• Liability

Strict sanctions and separate criminal liability are provided for violation of the norms of narcotic drug use.

Article 311 of the Criminal Code states that the right to use substances that become the basis for the manufacture of drugs may be held by legal entities with a license for such activity (for example, for the manufacture of psychotropic medications). In other cases, criminal liability arises.

During investigative actions, it must be proven that the precursors were not only stored, but also used to produce narcotic drugs for personal use or for the purpose of sale.

The following liability is provided for the illegal production of these substances:

In any case, if you are charged with the illegal production of precursors, you cannot do without a qualified lawyer.

Legal support under the article on drugs

Illegal activities in cases involving narcotic substances are: production; storage; shipment; acquisition; manufacturing; transportation. All of the listed actions must have one goal - production based on precursors of psychotropic and narcotic substances. This must be established at the stage of pre-trial investigation. Otherwise, our experienced lawyers will be able to use this to issue an acquittal.

Lawyers in drug cases of our law firm Prykhodko and Partners provide full legal support:

• Consulting.
• Familiarization with the materials of the criminal case.
• Development of an effective legal position and defense tactics..
• Collection of evidence.
• Analysis of judicial practice.

In addition, we will monitor all actions of investigative bodies and representatives of the prosecutor's office for compliance with the client's legitimate interests and rights. Our lawyers will prepare all necessary documents and will be present during all investigative actions.

Our team consists of experienced drug lawyers. We have extensive practical experience in defending clients’ interests under Article 311 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and other articles related to the use and distribution of drugs. We work to achieve the desired result for the client: a full acquittal or a significant mitigation of the sentence.

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