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Last updated: 2021. 10. 26.

In Hungary, the possession and consumption of illegal substances (in legal terms: “drugs”) is prohibited by law, therefore the act of committing an offense or merely suspicion entails criminal proceedings. However, the end result of this — that is, whether you get a penalty, and if so, what kind and how much — depends largely on what decisions you make during the process.

With our publication, we want to help you learn about the proceedings that can be initiated in the case of illegal possession and consumption of small amounts of drugs. Our goal is that if you find yourself in a similar situation, you can get the best possible outcome for you through making the right decisions.

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