Sahota & Sahota Solicitors have secured an excellent result for our client after the prosecution offered no evidence in a serious Class A drugs supply case. Our client faced allegations relating to the supply of Class A drugs, namely crack cocaine and heroin. The...
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Two Suspended Sentences on Separate Class A Drug Supply Cases in the Same Week
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors secured suspended sentences for two separate clients facing serious Class A drug supply offences at Northampton Crown Court and Nottingham Crown Court during the week 1st June 2026. Both clients faced the real prospect of immediate...
Possession With Intent to Supply Charges Dropped
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors recently secured an acquittal for a client facing serious drug offences at Leicester Crown Court after the Crown Prosecution Service ultimately offered no evidence. The client had been charged with: Possession with intent to supply Class...
Acquittal Following Serious Organised Crime Trial at Derby Crown Court
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors recently secured the acquittal of a client following a lengthy and highly complex 44-day trial at Derby Crown Court involving allegations of large-scale organised cocaine trafficking. The case involved a substantial multi-handed...
PWITS Class A and Class B Drugs – Suspended Sentence
Being charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (such as cocaine or heroin) or Class B drugs (such as cannabis) is one of the most serious drug offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Many people search for answers on what these offences mean,...
Significant Reduction in Charges and Sentence for Class A Drug Supply Offences
Our serious criminal defence solicitors recently represented a client (KB) at Portsmouth Crown Court charged with a numerous Class A drug supply offences. The matter came to us through a referral from a previous client, reflecting the trust placed in our firm by those...
Production of Cannabis: Understanding the Offence and Your Legal Options
In England and Wales, the production of cannabis is a serious criminal offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Whether on a small or large scale, being involved in the cultivation or production of cannabis plants can lead to significant criminal penalties,...
Drug Offences in the UK: Possession vs. Intent to Supply
Drug offences are among the most serious criminal charges in the UK, carrying severe penalties ranging from fines to lengthy prison sentences. Understanding the difference between possession and intent to supply is crucial, as the distinction can significantly impact...
The Production of Cannabis: The Law, Possible Defences, and Insights from Sahota & Sahota Solicitors
Cannabis remains one of the most commonly encountered substances in drug-related offences in the UK. The production of cannabis, whether for personal use or supply, is a serious offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, and those found guilty can face significant...
Sentence for Possession with Intent to Supply: Financial Penalty
We represented Mr LR, who was charged with possession with intent to supply 280g of Class B cannabis. Our client also faced a charge for simple possession of cannabis resin. We successfully persuaded the Magistrates to sentence our client immediately, despite the...










