If you are accused of the crime of drug possession you must be aware of your legal rights as an accused. It is always advisable for you to contact specialised legal personnel with expertise in such matters or contact us for legal advice on the matter. Professionals that are concerned with such matters will provide you with competent advice and guide you further concerning the matter at hand.
The next important step is to know your rights as an accused person are that if accused of an offence it is your right to be heard and properly represented. You have the right to be heard within a reasonable amount of time, to check the documents and evidence presented by the opposite party and have the right to receive legal representation, you may be able to get legal aid from the state if you are not in a position to afford it.
You have the right to be assumed innocent unless proven guilty. The onus of proving otherwise lies on the prosecution.
You have the right to know why you are being prosecuted, in a language you understand and the right to a free interpreter in court if you cannot understand the language used. After understanding what your rights are you must know certain defences that are made available to you to escape the liability of the crime of drug possession.
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