In Penza, the regional court upheld the sentence repeatedly convicted drug dealer

In Penza, a 38-year-old man, previously convicted three times for similar crimes, was sentenced to five years in prison for selling marijuana to a friend.

As established by the Railway District Court of Penza, on May 7, 2026, the man purchased 0.043 grams of marijuana, after which he sold the drug to his friend. A few days later he was detained by police.

A criminal case was initiated against Penzanets under Part 1 of Article 228.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - illegal sale of narcotic drugs.

When considering the case, the court took into account mitigating circumstances, including partial admission of guilt, the presence of a minor child, the state of health of the defendant and his illnesses.

At the same time, the actions of the men established a particularly dangerous relapse of crimes. He had previously been convicted of similar acts, but again committed a serious crime.

As a result, the court appointed the 38-year-old Penzentsev five years of imprisonment with serving a sentence in a special regime correctional colony.

In addition, the court decided to confiscate the mobile phone used in the commission of the crime and 1,700 rubles received from illegal activities.

Defender of the convicted appealed against the verdict, but the judicial board for criminal cases of the Penza regional court left the decision unchanged, and the complaint without satisfaction.

The sentence has entered into force.