Drug offences are treated as some of the most serious crimes under Malaysian law, often carrying heavy penalties including long-term imprisonment. Allegations involving possession, trafficking, consumption, or distribution of dangerous drugs require immediate legal attention and a defence strategy grounded in procedural precision and courtroom experience.
Chambers of Sivahnanthan Ragava provides focused criminal lawyer representation in drug-related cases at every stage of the criminal process — from the moment of arrest through to trial and appeal. Our approach is built on early legal intervention, strict protection of the accused person’s rights, and disciplined courtroom advocacy in high-stakes prosecutions.
Recognised as a criminal lawyer in Kuala Lumpur who handles all kinds of drug related offences , Sivahnanthan Ragava personally manages each case from the moment of arrest to final appeal.No delegation, every stage of the defence is handled directly with strategic precision.
Our criminal defence services cover a wide range of drug-related charges, including:
Each case is assessed on its own facts, evidence, and legal framework, with defence strategy tailored to the seriousness of the charge and the potential consequences.
Our criminal defence practice regularly handles prosecutions under key provisions of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, including:
Charges under these provisions often carry severe mandatory or enhanced sentences, making early legal intervention and careful defence strategy critical to the outcome of the case.
Drug prosecutions frequently depend on technical and procedural compliance. A strong defence requires close examination of every step taken by the authorities.
Our defence strategy may involve:
Early legal representation plays a decisive role in protecting the accused person’s rights and shaping the direction of the case from the very beginning.
Drug arrests often involve immediate remand proceedings and restrictive bail conditions. The firm provides representation during:
Prompt legal action at this stage helps ensure procedural fairness and prevents unnecessary detention or investigative abuse.
The firm has acted in a number of drug-related and serious criminal matters that have attracted national attention and media coverage. Some of these cases fall within the category of high-profile and public interest prosecutions, involving complex legal issues and heightened public scrutiny.
In such matters, our defence approach remains guided by professional responsibility, courtroom discipline, and the fundamental principle that every accused person is entitled to a fair trial, regardless of public opinion.
A conviction in a drug case does not necessarily mark the end of legal remedies. Chambers of Sivahnanthan Ragava provides representation in:
Appellate work requires careful analysis of trial proceedings, evidential weaknesses, and applicable legal principles to challenge unsafe convictions or excessive sentences.
The firm upholds strict professional and ethical standards in all drug-related cases. No outcome is promised or guaranteed. Every client is advised based on realistic legal assessment, the available evidence, and the applicable law.
All prosecutorial decisions remain within the discretion of the Attorney General of Malaysia, and the outcome of every case depends on its own facts and legal merits.
No, bail is not possible at all in a drug trafficking (Section 39B) case.
It can take two to three years for the entire case to be completed and for the court to give a decision.
From 6 months to one and a half year.
For a Magistrate Court case, the total fees can be from Rm 15,000. - Rm20,000. (Fifteen Thousand Ringgit Malaysia to Twenty Thousand Ringgit Malaysia )
For a sessions court case the fees can be from Rm 30,000. - Rm 60,000. (Thirty Thousand Ringgit Malaysia to Sixty Thousand Ringgit Malaysia )
For a Drug Trafficking Case in the High Court, it can range from Rm 100,000.- Rm 150,000. ( One Hundred Thousand Ringgit Malaysia to One Hundred Fifty Thousand Ringgit Malaysia)
30-40 years imprisonment, or death penalty.
First, Stay calm and gather information. Second,appoint a criminal lawyer in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia. Third, do not interfere with the investigations. Fourth, ask your lawyer to get all the details and update you from time to time regarding the case.
No, it is discretionary. The judge can either choose to give a 30-40 years imprisonment or a death penalty.
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