Detained over drugs? We act from the very first moment
Cases involving the possession of narcotic and psychotropic substances are conducted under the ustawa o przeciwdziałaniu narkomanii (Act on Counteracting Drug Addiction). They carry real penalties, but Polish law also provides solutions that allow a case to be concluded without a conviction. Swift and well-considered action is key, which is why we are available 24 hours a day.
Scope of cases
- Possession of narcotic substances (art. 62 ustawy o przeciwdziałaniu narkomanii),
- Supplying drugs to another person (art. 58 and 59),
- Putting into circulation and participating in circulation (art. 56),
- Cultivation and production of narcotic substances.
Discontinuance of proceedings - art. 62a
Where the subject of the act is an insignificant quantity of a substance intended for personal use, and imposing a penalty would serve no purpose, the proceedings can be discontinued, even before an order to open an investigation is issued. This is one of the most important defence tools in cases of this type. We assess whether it can be used in your situation, taking into account the quantity, the type of substance and the circumstances of the detention.
What else we fight for
- conditional discontinuance of the proceedings,
- referral for treatment or therapy instead of a penalty,
- a more lenient sentence and avoiding a custodial sentence.
Before you give a statement, call us
The way the procedure is carried out, how the quantity of the substance is classified and the circumstances of the detention are of enormous importance for the outcome of the case. Contact us before you make any decisions in your dealings with the police or the prosecutor's office. We will explain the rights you have and propose the best line of defence under Polish regulations.
