Invalid Arrest and Search Acquit Three Citizens of Drug Possession Charges

07 June 2022
Invalid Arrest and Search Acquit Three Citizens of Drug Possession Charges

Invalid Arrest and Search Acquit Three Citizens of Drug Possession Charges

07 Jun 2022

Details of the Verdict:

The Fourth Criminal Division of the Felony Court, presided over by Judge Mohammad Al-Sane, acquitted three citizens of charges related to possessing narcotic substances, a sensitive scale, and driving a vehicle under the influence of drugs (a charge attributed to one of them).


Case Summary:

The case originated when law enforcement officers suspected a stationary vehicle. Upon stopping and searching it, they discovered narcotics and a sensitive scale inside the car. The three occupants were arrested and referred to the Public Prosecution for questioning.

During the investigation, the defendants denied all charges and asserted their innocence regarding the seized items.


Defense by Lawyer Bashar Al-Nassar:

Representing the second defendant, lawyer Bashar Al-Nassar argued the following points:

  1. Invalid Stop of the Defendants: Al-Nassar emphasized that the officers had no legal justification to stop the vehicle, which rendered the procedure unlawful.
  2. Invalid Arrest and Search: He further argued that the arrest and search were conducted without adhering to proper legal protocols, invalidating the subsequent charges against the defendants.


Court’s Decision:

After reviewing the defense presented by lawyer Bashar Al-Nassar and considering the evidence, the court ruled that the stop, arrest, and search were invalid. Consequently, the three defendants were acquitted of all charges.