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Drug Offences
Defence in drug allegations — possession through to supply, importation, and production. Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court representation.
Police station
In custody for possession or supply — call before the interview begins.
Astons Law Chambers attends police stations at any hour. The call comes before the interview.
How attendance works →Available 24/7 for police station support.
- Hourly
- £175–£400 +VAT
- First appearance
- £500–£1,500
- Single day hearing
- £700–£3,500
- Trial brief fee
- £1,500–£3,000+
Indicative only. A written fee is set out in a client-care letter before any instruction is accepted. Full fee schedule →
What Astons Law Chambers does
- Possession allegations, including with intent to supply.
- Supply, conspiracy, and importation cases.
- Cultivation and production matters.
- Forensic challenges — purity, weight, attribution.
Process
- A short call to identify the allegation, the evidence the police are relying on, and any next date.
- A written client-care letter setting out scope and fee.
- Disclosure review, expert input where the forensics warrant it, and trial strategy.
- Representation at the Magistrates’ Court or, more often, the Crown Court.
Instructing directly
A solicitor is not required for this work.
Astons Law Chambers is authorised under the Bar Standards Board's Public Access scheme to accept instructions directly from members of the public. Suitability is assessed during the first call; where a solicitor is needed, Astons Law Chambers will say so and refer where useful.
How Direct Access works →Common questions
- Will my case go to the Crown Court?
- Simple possession often stays in the Magistrates’ Court. Supply, importation, and conspiracy allegations are tried at the Crown Court.
- Can the forensic evidence be challenged?
- Often, yes. Purity, weight, and attribution to the defendant are all open to challenge. The route depends on the disclosure and what an independent expert says.
- I’ve been told to expect a long sentence — is that right?
- It is too early to know. Sentence depends on the role accepted, the weight, and personal mitigation. The first call covers a realistic view, not a worst-case one.