A common offence among young people abroad is to be charged with possession - or the more serious offence of 'trafficking' - of drugs.
Such legal convictions can impact later life opportunities and it is important to deal with them with the appropriate level of seriousness.
More serious offences involving the production and/or trafficking of prescribed drugs can result in the deprivation of liberty for considerable periods of time in a remote country, without local language abilities.
Representation by an experienced criminal defence lawyer is absolutely vital to obtain the best result possible.