Drug lawyer
Drug Lawyer at Kancelaria Płatek – Comprehensive Legal Services
Drug-related crimes are regulated by the Anti-Drug Addiction Act.. The most common offenses include:
- manufacture, processing, and conversion of drugs or legal highs,
- making, possessing, or acquiring the instruments needed to produce such substances,
- import and export of drugs or legal highs,
- marketing and distribution,Marketing of these measures,
- providing another person with drugs or legal highs,
- trafficking (supplying drugs to a third party for profit),
- drug possession.
Criminal liability depends on the type of drugs involved. Offenses concerning so-called “soft drugs” (e.g., marijuana, LSD) are treated differently than those involving “hard drugs” (e.g., cocaine, amphetamines). While convictions for drug crimes are common, there are always legal defenses available.
Drug Possession and Trafficking – How Are They Understood? Drug lawyer
In Poland, drug possession – even in small amounts – is punishable. Criminal liability applies to quantities sufficient for at least a single typical dose capable of intoxicating one person.
According to Article 62(1) of the Anti-Drug Addiction Act, anyone who unlawfully possesses narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is subject to imprisonment for up to three years. The concept of “possession” is interpreted broadly as actual control over the substance, even for a short period of time.
Significant Amount of Narcotics
- Under Article 62(2), a conviction involving a “significant quantity” of drugs or psychotropic substances carries a penalty of 1 to 10 years’ imprisonment.
- The law does not strictly define “significant quantity.” Courts decide based on case law and factors such as weight (grams, kilograms, number of portions), type of narcotic (hard vs. soft drugs), intended use (commercial distribution vs. personal use).
- As a rule, a significant amount is one sufficient to intoxicate dozens or even hundreds of people.
Possession of Drugs – Minor Offense
- The law also provides for a privileged type of offense in cases of small amounts, allowing for a fine, restriction of liberty, or imprisonment for up to one year.
- The statute does not precisely define “minor offense.” Courts consider amount of the drug, degree of social harm, circumstances of the act, offender’s motivation and behavior, means used to commit the act.
A Good Drug Lawyer – How the Kancelaria Płatek Can Help
At Kancelaria Płatek, we represent clients accused of drug crimes at every stage of proceedings – from the first detention for drug possession to trial and appeals. Our team closely follows changes in drug legislation and case law to provide the strongest possible defense.. Our team closely follows changes in drug legislation and case law to provide the strongest possible defense.
We also assist in related matters such as driving under the influence of intoxicants and represent clients during the penalty phase, including:
- postponement of punishment,
- serving a sentence under electronic surveillance,
- early release,
- suspension of serving a sentence,
- erasure of conviction.
W In the case of drug crimes, the intervention of a lawyer is essential early in the proceedings. The case begins with an arrest, which often involves a search of the home. During this time, contact with a lawyer may be difficult, but the detainee has an absolute right to a defense and may request legal representation, which may also be appointed by those closest to the detainee.
A key moment in the case is an interview at the police station or Prosecutor’s Office preceded by charges. Drug lawyer should be present at hearing, which will greatly facilitate further activities. After the interrogation, the Prosecutor’s Office makes a decision on the application of preventive measures. The presence of a lawyer may result in the authority not applying such measures at all, or the measure will be less harsh (e.g., property surety instead of pretrial detention).
Detention for 48 hours for drug possession
In the case of pre-trial detention, every hour after detention counts for further proceedings. The detainee must be handed over to the court with a request for temporary arrest within 48 hours. The court has 24 hours to decide on pre-trial detention. If the investigating authority or the Court exceeds this time – the detainee must be released.
preparing procedural documents: requests for evidence, responses to indictments, and other case-related submissions.
Defense of convicts and post-conviction support
- assistance during sentence execution, including deferment of imprisonment,
- erving a sentence under electronic monitoring, or conviction expungement,
support with drug therapy: ensuring clients’ rights and access to treatment.
- Negotiations with law enforcement agencies
- negotiating more favorable settlements and outcomes.
- For more details, contact us!
Kancelaria Płatek will assist you at every stage of your case.
Why Choose a Good Drug Lawyer – Kancelaria Płatek
A lawyer specializing in drug cases plays a crucial role at every stage of criminal proceedings. Our services include:
Legal advice at an early stage of the proceedings
- assessment of the client’s legal situation,
- planning an effective defense strategy.
Representation during investigation and inquiry
- defense during interrogations,
- filing motions for preventive measures.
Representation in court
- defense at trial,
- challenging indictments and presenting counterarguments.
Preparation of appeals
- drafting complaints, appeals, and cassations.
Drafting of pleadings
- Letters during the proceedings: requests for evidence, responses to indictments and other documents
Defense of convicts and post-conviction support
- Support while serving a sentence: deferment of sentence, serving a sentence under electronic surveillance, or erasing a conviction.
- Drug therapy: taking care of clients’ rights and access to treatment.
Negotiations with law enforcement agencies
- Negotiations for a more favorable settlement
For more details, contact us! Płatek Law Firm will help you at every stage of your case.