Mississippi Attorney Arrested For Cocaine Possession

According to an article in the Clarion-Ledger, Oxford Attorney Michael Wall was arrested last month on felony drug charges.

Wall was arrested by agents of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics at Lafayette County Justice Court on two counts of delivery or transfer of cocaine and two counts of possession of cocaine.

Only about five grams of cocaine, were involved, which had an estimated street value of $100. The article indicates that Wall was booked into the county jail with his bond set at $20,000.

Everyone knows that cocaine is a illegal why do it? We don’t know why this attorney started his abuse of cocaine, but we know that it is powerfully addictive. Cocaine affects normal brain function by interfering with the manner in which one’s brain processes chemicals that create feelings of pleasure. The result is that a cocaine user often needs more of the drug just to feel normal. People who become addicted to cocaine may lose interest in other areas of their life, such as school, work, and friends. As Wall's arrest illustrates, substance abuse occurs in practically every profession, including the legal profession.

If you know or strongly suspect a friend is using cocaine, encourage that person to stop or seek professional help. For information and referrals, call the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information at 800-729-6686.




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