Court Acquitted The Citizen For Drug Trading

The Court of Appeals cancelled the verdict of the Court of First Instance that sentenced a citizen to life imprisonment for trading in shabu. The higher court acquitted the citizen and instructed him to undergo psychiatric treatment as he is a drug addict. Reports from the arresting officer indicated that after thorough investigations, the officer got an arrest warrant from the Public Prosecution to apprehend the suspect. The suspect was found in possession drugs for peddling and personal consumption. At the Appeals Court, Attorney Ayed Al-Rasheedi argued his client was not a drug peddler but the little quantity he was found with was for his personal use as his client is sick and needs medical attention. He asked the court for clemency towards his client and that he needs rehabilitation instead.

SOURCE : ARABTIMES

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