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 Welcome to the Paul J.
Tafelski, Criminal Defense Attorney webpage for Drug
Offenses. We have experience representing clients
charged with drug possession and drug or narcotic sales,
delivery or manufacture in the Wayne, Oakland and Macomb
County areas. Narcotic and drug offenses are among the
most widely prosecuted crimes in Michigan. If you have
not been charged with a drug violation, do not
answer any questions without an attorney present. You
have rights that you may not be familiar with, and an
attorney can protect those rights. If the police want to
talk to you it is likely that they do not have enough
information to charge you yet and are hoping you will
incriminate yourself.
Call a lawyer immediately if the
police want to speak with you!
If you have been charged with a drug offense
you should call us immediately to discuss your case and
the legal strategies that may be available to you. Federal
and state drug possession laws make it a crime to
willfully possess illegal controlled substances such as
marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD, "club
drugs," and heroin. Drug crimes may include
trafficking, possession, possession with intent to sell,
and being under the influence of a controlled or illicit
substance. The most frequent strength in cases against
clients is the physical evidence, such as drugs seized
in the arrest, or the results of tests conducted by law
enforcement. A qualified attorney can defend against
drug charges by challenging the validity of that
evidence by reviewing how it was found, seized or
tested. A qualified lawyer can also negotiate to
minimize penalties, reduce charges or try to negotiate a
rehabilitation program in lieu of other penalties.
Many people harbor the mistaken belief that only
addicts have drug problems. This is simply not true.
Anyone can become addicted to drugs but many people who
are not addicts get caught with recreational type drugs.
In addition, drug dependence can happen accidentally,
when legally prescribed drugs cause a chemical
dependence. In the case of Oxycontin, its powerful
addictive potential is becoming more evident each day.
People turn to drugs to fight pain, whether it's
physical and a legitimate use of medicine, or relief
from stress or mental anguish. In the eyes of the law,
heroin junkies and an employed professional possessing
Vicodin face the same legal issues and penalties.
Juveniles charged with drug offenses can have their
futures tarnished for indiscretions that most people
would describe as youthful mistakes. Our firm considers
the short term and long term consequences of these
problems when formulating an overall strategy to
represent you.
It has become increasingly common for people to be
charged with "Combination" DUI cases involving
alcohol and other drugs, sometimes even over the counter
medications. There has been an explosion of cases where
people who have not consumed enough alcohol to impair
their driving were also using medications or
recreational drugs which gave the presentation of
impairment to arresting police officers. The increasing
use of anti-anxiety drugs such as Prozac, Paxil and
Zoloft along with many other mood altering drugs has led
to an increase in these combination cases. Even some
over the counter medications can have a synergistic
effect leading the unsuspecting driver to appear
impaired or confused. These cases are complex to defend
but we have the expertise to help you. If you have been
arrested for a "combination" DUI then you need
to call now.
It's
imperative to have legal counsel who not only represents
your best interests in the justice system, but can also
explain the important issues to you clearly and guide
you to resources that can treat any drug problem you or
a loved one may have.
For a
list of common Michigan drug-related statutes,
click here.
If you have been
accused of drug related offense, do not hesitate to
contact the office of Paul J. Tafelski at 248-451-2200
or email us at
ptafelski@michigandefenselaw.com. Do not jeopardize your
future; these are serious charges with serious penalties
if convicted.
Drug
Possession Resources
For the fastest response at night and on weekends please
email me. I check my Blackberry frequently and will
respond as soon as I see your message.
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