It seems I may be punished on a charge involving diet drugs; narcotics attorney, please help me.

The so-called 'diet drugs' that have recently been abused for weight loss refer to psychotropic drugs that suppress appetite and increase a feeling of fullness.

If diet drugs are misused or abused, there is not only physical and psychological dependence but also the possibility of developing tolerance, so they may be taken only with a doctor's prescription.

If you take or possess diet drugs that fall under psychotropic drugs without a doctor's prescription, you become subject to punishment.

If you merely administer a psychotropic drug, or possess, own, sell, or broker it, you are subject, under Article 61 of the Narcotics Control Act, to imprisonment for not less than five years or a fine not exceeding 50 million won.

If you are implicated in a drug case, because there is a concern about flight and concealment, it often proceeds by way of detention-based investigation and a search and seizure.

If you undergo a police investigation in an unexpected state of detention, there is a high possibility that you will make statements that are disadvantageous when speaking about the charge.

Therefore, if you are implicated in this charge, it is advantageous to receive systematic assistance from a narcotics attorney so that you do not stand trial while detained beforehand.

Even if you are suspected in a drug case, the method of response varies according to each situation.

Therefore, please note that it is advantageous to obtain the help of a narcotics attorney who objectively analyzes and assesses the situation.