THE NECESSITY OF DETERMINING PURITY LEVELS OF DRUGS IN JUDGING DRUG ABUSE CASES

One of the vague issues in relation to cases involving drug abuse is the necessity of determining the purity of drugs. Gaps in related laws have created confusion for judges. Some believe purity levels of drugs used by criminals must be considered in the processing of their cases as well as in their punishment. Since the harsh processing sometimes involves death and life, the controversy is especially significant. This article explores dimensions of the said controversy. The aim is to help legislators and judges in their decision-making informed by law. Based on the present work, determining purity seems to be necessary.