Actor Ammar Zoni to Appeal 7-Year Drug Sentence, Changes Legal Team

Indonesian actor Ammar Zoni is gearing up to challenge his recent 7-year prison sentence for drug-related charges, marking his fourth encounter with the legal system on similar offenses. In a significant move, Zoni has appointed a new legal counsel from Krisna Murti Law & Partners to spearhead his appeal. This decision comes after he concluded his legal representation at the district court level with his previous team.

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Ammar Zoni, telah menunjuk kami sebagai kuasa hukum dalam menjalankan semua proses hukum yang berjalan saat ini.

Zoni's new lawyers, Dwana Toligi and Dimas Ramadan, have stated that the actor feels dissatisfied with the verdict and the charges brought against him. They indicated that Zoni believes there were irregularities during the trial proceedings and is determined to explore all legal avenues to overturn the sentence. While respecting the court's decision, the legal team is committed to pursuing the best possible strategy for the appeal, acknowledging that the final outcome rests on the legal approach they undertake.

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Ammar Zoni menyampaikan, telah mengakhiri hubungan kuasa hukum dengan kuasa hukum lama sampai tingkat Pengadilan Negeri. Jadi untuk itu, kami selaku kuasa hukum akan melanjutkan apa yang Bang Ammar inginkan.

The actor was convicted for his role as an intermediary in the sale of marijuana and methamphetamine within the Salemba detention center. The 7-year sentence, along with a Rp1 billion fine, is notably less than the 9-year term sought by the public prosecutor. The court found Zoni guilty of illegally offering to sell or acting as an intermediary for Class I narcotics, a charge he faced alongside five other defendants. This legal battle continues as Zoni and his new legal team prepare to contest the verdict.

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Secara hukum, beliau merasa kurang puas dengan putusan pengadilan, termasuk dari pasal-pasal yang didakwakan. Karena itu, beliau masih mempertimbangkan dan menentukan upaya hukum yang akan ditempuh.