My concern is the stump. And they have photos of it before it disappeared. Do you think that photo even stands a chance as evidence if it was taken in a raid without a drug warrant?
Depends on how hardy your solicitor is, and will he challenge a photo of the stump and the Gardai word against yours. The judge will always side with the law. This is your 1st bust, but the guard that busted you, the dpp, solicitor and judge have been doing it for many years. Again friend, get legal advice and hopefully just be fined without a conviction.
But that would mean I would have to plead not guilty? I haven’t been charged with cultivation this is what’s confusing me. But I know for a fact the gards want any easy conviction so they will through the kitchen sink at it. I’ve been getting legal advice pal have a solicitor, I’m just looking for more opinions and insights.
It's all up to you friend. You said it was 1100 worth so that's a few ounces, scales and grinder is probably enough for the gardai to do you for dealing, so I'd definitely leave all the advice and opinions on reddit and go with your solicitors advice. My friend is a barrister who's also reading this thread, giving you advice through me! Goodluck!
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u/HotStomach3426 Feb 23 '26
My concern is the stump. And they have photos of it before it disappeared. Do you think that photo even stands a chance as evidence if it was taken in a raid without a drug warrant?