When it comes to criminal cases involving controlled substances, one of the most critical components in building a strong legal defence is expert drug valuation. At Bericon Forensics, we specialise in providing precise and defensible drug valuation, helping solicitors and legal professionals challenge assumptions and build robust cases.
What Is Drug Valuation and Why Does It Matter?
Drug valuation refers to the process of assessing the financial worth of illegal substances based on their quantity, purity, and potential market value. This valuation plays a key role in several areas of law, particularly in cases involving possession with intent to supply, trafficking, and applications under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
Inaccurate or inflated valuations can dramatically affect sentencing and confiscation orders. That’s why Bericon’s detailed, expert-led analysis can make a significant difference in court.
Bericon’s Forensic Drug Valuation Services
At Bericon, our team offers a full suite of forensic services that support accurate drug valuation, including:
- Substance Identification & Purity Testing
We identify the substances involved and determine their purity, which directly influences how drugs are valued in legal contexts. - Packaging & Distribution Analysis
By analysing packaging materials such as wraps, bags, or foils, we provide insight into whether drugs were likely intended for personal use or supply, impacting their street value. - Cannabis Valuation & Cultivation Reports
In cannabis cases, we assess plant health, potential yield, and growing equipment to provide a thorough cannabis valuation, useful in both prosecution and defence contexts. - Challenging Prosecutorial Valuations
Prosecutors may rely on high-end street prices or flawed quantity estimates. Bericon experts regularly review and critique such valuations to ensure that they reflect realistic market values.
The Legal Value of Professional Drug Valuation
Accurate drug valuation can be the difference between a custodial sentence and a lesser charge. In many cases, legal outcomes hinge on whether a substance was possessed for personal use or distribution and how much that substance was truly worth.
Bericon’s forensic scientists are frequently instructed to provide expert opinion in drug cases, with reports that stand up to scrutiny in both magistrates’ and crown courts.
Work With Experts in Drug Valuation
If your case involves a drug-related charge and you need a trusted expert to provide a realistic and defensible drug valuation, contact Bericon Forensics. Our team is ready to provide clear, evidence-based reports that support fair outcomes in court.
