Andorra la VellaThe defense of the convicted young Spanish resident within the framework of the known ‘CBD Case’ has confirmed his intention to appeal against the sentence issued by Court of Courts. The sentence, which was pronounced at the beginning of November, condemns the defendant to four years in prisonwith one and a half of them in firm. As well as seven years of expulsion from the country. According to the ruling, the deportation will take effect immediately after the youth serves his prison term.
The case began on September 30, 2023when the young man was arrested in the Hispano-Andorran borderbeing found in possession of more than half a kilo of medicinal cannabis (CBD). The drug was later identified and analyzed, and tests confirmed its nature.
The lawyers of the Spanish resident have expressed their disagreement with the sentence and with some of the conditions of the trial. On the other hand, from Medcanwhich acts as a party involved in these types of cases related to medicinal cannabis. Some concern has been expressed about the judicial development of the case.
According to Medcan sources, it is considered that the weight of the evidence has not been properly assessed. In fact, it has ensured that the defense was not given access to the trial recordings. A point that could compromise the right to a fair and equitable defense. Also, the situation has caused great controversy and debate in Andorran society, where the legislation on medical cannabis is in a gray area.
A case that adds complexity to the CBD debate
In short, Valladolid declared innocent and assured that he never considered the product as a toxic substance. The young man explained that he used the CBD in infusion to combat the effects of the epilepsy he suffers from, although he did not have a formal medical prescription.
As he stated, he had bought the product several times in Andorra in local shops, and was not aware that its use could be considered a crime. This statement has fueled the debate on the legality of the substance and its regulation in Andorra.