A brief incident can have lasting consequences
A young person stopped with a small quantity, a professional questioned on the way home or a parent whose child is under investigation may all need urgent advice.
Drug allegations, including cannabis-related matters, can affect employment, studies, licences and security clearance. The applicable enforcement route and exceptions require individual review.
Alternative outcomes may be available, but they require timely action and a properly prepared case.
A defence built around the facts
Review the circumstances
Examine prior history, quantity, alleged use and the available evidence.
Conditional settlements
Negotiate an eligible resolution without conviction, subject to the required conditions.
Sentencing alternatives
Consider treatment, community-based measures and other lawful alternatives where appropriate.
Matters we regularly encounter
A first incident involving a small quantity.
A professional concerned about career consequences.
A parent seeking timely representation for a child.
Repeated investigations that may involve more serious exposure.
The scope of our representation
Case assessment
Review the allegation, evidence and available procedural routes.
Investigation advice
Explain rights and provide representation in the investigation stage.
Negotiations
Consider conditional settlement, case closure or an alternative route where available.
Court representation
Conduct the defence and address sentencing and alternatives where required.
Record consequences
Examine routes that may avoid or reduce the long-term impact of a conviction.
Minor Drug & Cannabis Offences
Articles & Insights
Practical questions, considerations and a wider perspective
Personal-Use Cannabis: Fines & Exceptions
Frequently asked questions
Drug possession remains regulated in Israel. Cannabis enforcement rules, exceptions and administrative routes can vary; the particular allegation and circumstances must be examined.