Jordanian Drug Law — Penalties and Distinction Between User and Trafficker

Overview

Jordan Drug Law No. 11 of 1988 distinguishes between users and traffickers with a dual penal-therapeutic approach.

Key Distinction

Users with small quantities for personal use receive treatment-first approach. Traffickers with larger quantities or distribution tools face severe penalties.

Penalties

• User: 1-3 years; may be replaced by rehabilitation for first offense.
• Trafficker: 5-15 years; death penalty for large-scale trafficking by organized gangs.

Defense Strategy

Challenging legality of search and seizure, proving user (not trafficker) status, challenging lab results, and seeking mitigating circumstances.