If you are facing allegations of being concerned in the supply of drugs such as cocaine, cannabis, heroin, or amphetamines, you need expert legal representation. Even if no drugs are physically found in your possession, other evidence such as mobile phone evidence can still be used against you in court.
At Sahota & Sahota Solicitors, we are specialist criminal defence solicitors with extensive experience in defending clients accused of drug supply offences, including those where telephone evidence is the key to the prosecution’s case.
How Mobile Phone Evidence Can Support a Drug Supply Charge
In many cases, the prosecution relies on mobile phone evidence to prove involvement in drug supply. This can include:
- Call logs and contacts – showing communication with known drug dealers or buyers.
- Text messages, WhatsApp, and social media chats – where drug-related conversations take place.
- Cell site analysis – tracking your movements and linking you to drug-related activity.
- Phone activity around key times – is there evidence of another accessing the phone while nefarious messages are sent?
- EncroChat and encrypted phone evidence – often used to suggest involvement in organised drug supply.
Even if no drugs are found in your possession, prosecutors may argue that your phone activity suggests involvement in the supply chain. This is why a strong defence strategy is essential.
“Mobile Phone Evidence Is Not Always What It Seems”
At Sahota & Sahota Solicitors, we forensically examine all evidence, including mobile phone data, to challenge the prosecution’s case. Just because a phone is linked to drug-related messages does not automatically mean the owner was supplying drugs.
For example, in a recent case we handled, our client was a drug user who purchased cocaine, amphetamines and cannabis for personal use. The prosecution alleged that he was actively involved in supply based on messages found on his phone. However, through careful analysis, we demonstrated that his phone was being used by others to arrange their own drug sales and purchases. This evidence was crucial in securing the right outcome for our client.
One key defence in cases involving phone evidence is challenging the attribution of the device – proving whether the phone was actually in the possession of the accused at key times.
This can involve examining:
- Who owned or controlled the phone?
- Were there multiple users of the device
- Can the prosecution prove that the messages were sent by the accused?
Kally Sahota, Director & Head of Serious Crime, on the Importance of Challenging Phone Evidence
“In many drug supply cases, the prosecution relies heavily on mobile phone evidence to try and secure a conviction. But phone data is not always what it seems. We have successfully defended numerous clients by demonstrating that messages attributed to them were actually sent by others, or that their phone was being used without their knowledge. At Sahota & Sahota Solicitors, we meticulously examine every aspect of the evidence to build the strongest possible defence.”
These complex legal and technical arguments require a specialist defence team with the expertise to challenge mobile phone evidence effectively.
Types of Drug Offences We Defend
We regularly act for clients accused of serious drug offences, including:
- Conspiracy to supply drugs (Class A, B, and C).
- Being concerned in the supply of drugs.
- Possession with intent to supply.
- Permitting premises to be used for drug supply.
- Importation of drugs and controlled substances
Defending Drug Supply Cases in Crown Courts Nationwide
At Sahota & Sahota Solicitors, our specialist lawyers have represented our clients in Crown Courts across England and Wales, including:
- Snaresbrook Crown Court
- Aylesbury Crown Court
- Amersham Crown Court
- Newcastle Crown Court
- Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square and Minshull Street)
- Maidstone Crown Court
- Leeds Crown Court
- York Crown Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Burnley Crown Court
- Northampton Crown Court
- Cambridge Crown Court
- Guildford Crown Court
- Birmingham Crown Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Southwark Crown Court
- Wood Green Crown Court
- Mold Crown Court
- Swansea Crown Court
- Peterborough Crown Court
- Lewes Crown Court
- Portsmouth Crown Court
- Southampton Crown Court
- Liverpool Crown Court
- Nottingham Crown Court
- Derby Crown Court
- Lincoln Crown Court
- Leicester Crown Court
Why Choose Sahota & Sahota Solicitors?
If you are accused of being concerned in the supply of drugs, you need a legal team with the experience to fight your case. At Sahota & Sahota Solicitors, we:
- Scrutinise every piece of evidence, including mobile phone data and call logs.
- Challenge the prosecution’s assumptions about drug supply involvement.
- Work with expert forensic analysts to dispute mobile phone attribution.
- Represent clients at police stations, Magistrates’ Courts and Crown Courts nationwide.
Contact Us Today
If you are facing allegations of drug supply, we can help.
- You can call/WhatsApp us on 01162 555155.
- You can visit us at:
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors
25 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 6TE.
Our experienced criminal defence solicitors are ready to fight your case. Don’t face these serious allegations alone – contact us today.
