Meth use · detention warrant2026.03.21
Detention warrant sought for meth use: a treatment plan and family pledge got it dismissed
A warrant was sought citing reoffending risk. A confirmed inpatient booking, proof of employment and a family care plan got it dismissed.
- Charge
- Meth use · detention warrant
- Result
- Warrant dismissed
- Date
- 2026.03.21
- Authority
- Seoul OO District Court
- Case no.
- 2026초OOOO
- Stage
- Investigation
- Attorney
- Lee Jae-Seung

쟁점
형사소송법 제70조의 구속 사유(주거 부정·증거인멸·도주 우려)와 재범 위험성이 심사 대상이었습니다.
변호인의 대응
영장실질심사까지 주어진 하루 동안 입원 치료 예약, 재직증명, 가족관계와 관리 계획을 자료로 구성했습니다. 심사에서는 의뢰인이 직접 치료 의지를 진술하도록 준비했습니다.
결과
법원은 구속영장을 기각했고, 의뢰인은 불구속 상태로 수사와 치료를 병행했습니다.
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