A man is suspected of drug offenses.
I connection with a personal control of a man in his 40s in Varberga, a small amount of narcotics is found.
The patrol writes a report on minor drug offense possession. The case is handled according to SLF, Faster Prosecution.
Faster Prosecution step by step
• When a police patrol stops a suspect, for example, for illegal driving, drug offense, or theft, it contacts a day-time investigation leader who decides whether faster prosecution is relevant and provides support and feedback by phone. The investigation leader can also directly decide how the investigation should be conducted.
• The suspect is informed directly and receives a preliminary date for the main hearing in district court. Alternatively, if the suspect admits, he or she signs a power of attorney to the police with a fine amount, which is then confirmed by a prosecutor (preliminary fine power of attorney).
• The case is sent directly to the prosecutor and the police patrol can continue their work in the field.
If the case concerns minor drug offense and drunk driving, the samples are sent to the National Forensic Medicine Board, which analyzes all blood and urine samples from the police.
• If necessary, the Prison and Probation Service conducts personal investigations so that the district court can determine the appropriate penalty. This can involve, for example, treatment if the suspect is convicted of gross drunk driving.