What are penalties for the crime of concealment of illegal use of narcotic substances in Vietnam? What are judgments related to this offense?

What are penalties for the crime of concealment of illegal use of narcotic substances in Vietnam?

According to the provisions of Article 256 of the Criminal Code 2015 concerning the crime of concealment of illegal use of narcotic substances as follows:

(1) Anyone who rents or lends a place or engages in any other act to harbor the illegal use of narcotics, if not falling under the provisions of Article 255 of the Criminal Code 2015, shall be subject to a penalty of imprisonment ranging from 2 to 7 years.

(2) Committing the crime under any of the following circumstances shall be subject to a penalty of imprisonment ranging from 7 to 15 years:

- Abusing position or power;

- Committing the crime 2 times or more;

- Against individuals under 16 years old;

- Against 2 or more individuals;

- Dangerous recidivism.

(3) The offender may also be fined from VND 50,000,000 to VND 200,000,000 or have part or all of their assets confiscated.

Thus, the crime of concealment of illegal use of narcotic substances shall be punished with imprisonment ranging from 2 to 15 years depending on the nature and severity of the offense's social danger. Additionally, the offender may be fined from VND 50 million to VND 200 million or asset confiscation.

What are judgments concerning the crime of concealment of illegal use of narcotic substances in Vietnam?

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