Conspiracy to Supply Drugs Solicitors

A conspiracy to supply drugs allegation can place a defendant within a case involving numerous people, long periods of alleged activity and an exceptionally large body of evidence. The prosecution may rely on messages, call data, cell-site analysis, vehicle movements, surveillance, financial records and evidence recovered from several addresses and devices.

Peter Bonner & Co is a specialist criminal defence practice with more than four decades of experience. We represent clients in serious Crown Court proceedings and prepare large, evidence-heavy cases with care and determination.

What must the prosecution prove?

A conspiracy allegation concerns an alleged agreement between two or more people to commit an offence. In a drugs case, the prosecution will usually seek to prove that the defendant knowingly joined an agreement to supply controlled drugs.

The fact that a person knew or communicated with somebody involved in drug dealing does not, by itself, establish membership of a conspiracy. The real issues may include what the defendant knew, what was agreed, whether messages or conduct have been interpreted correctly and whether the prosecution can prove participation in the alleged agreement.

Evidence commonly used in conspiracy cases

We scrutinise the evidence said to connect the individual client to the wider prosecution case, including mobile telephone downloads and message schedules; attribution of telephone numbers, devices and user handles; encrypted communications; call-data and cell-site evidence; ANPR and vehicle evidence; surveillance and CCTV; cash and banking material; forensic evidence; and alleged links between addresses, vehicles and co-defendants.

The volume of prosecution material can obscure the evidence against one defendant. Our task is to separate the individual case from the wider allegation, identify evidential gaps and ensure that the defence case is presented clearly.

Building the defence case

Important questions may include whether a device or account can properly be attributed to the defendant; whether the evidence proves knowledge rather than association; whether messages are being read outside their proper context; whether the alleged role is supported; whether unused material has been disclosed; and whether expert evidence is required.

We work with experienced criminal barristers and, where appropriate, independent experts. Preparation is focused on the issues that may make a real difference at trial or sentence.

Advice from investigation through to the Crown Court

We can advise before a voluntary interview, attend the police station, deal with bail and prepare the case following charge. Where a client is remanded in custody, we maintain direct contact and work through the evidence systematically.

Legal aid may be available, depending on the case and the client’s circumstances. We also act privately where appropriate.

Speak to a specialist criminal defence solicitor

If you or a family member has been arrested, charged or remanded in connection with an alleged drugs conspiracy, call Peter Bonner & Co on 020 8297 1727 for confidential advice or request a confidential callback