Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
Experienced Southern California DUID Attorneys
In California, anyone who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of legal or illegal drugs can face driving under the influence of drugs or DUID charges. If you or someone you care for has been charged with DUID in California, the Los Angeles DUID attorneys at Takakjian Sowers & Sitkoff LLP can explain your options, aggressively fight the DUID charges, and will pursue every opportunity to have the charges dropped or reduced to lesser charges. Takakjian Sowers & Sitkoff LLP is a California DUID criminal defense law firm of experienced California driving under the influence of drugs attorneys who will aggressively protect your rights and work hard on your behalf.
California Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) Cases
DUI of drugs cases in California are handled much the same way as DUI cases involving alcohol. DUID convictions may result in:
- Steep fines
- Jail or prison sentences
- Community service
- Revocation of driving privileges
- Drug counseling and classes
- A permanent mark on your record
- The inability to obtain certain types of employment
However, in California DUI of drugs cases, there is no clearly defined ‘legal limit’ like there is in driving under the influence of alcohol cases. Further, it doesn’t matter if the drugs are legal or illegal or prescription or non-prescription medication. Even taking cold medication can result in a DUID conviction. That’s why it is critically important to have an experienced California driving under the influence of drugs attorney from a California DUID law firm to aggressively defend your rights and explain your options. Los Angeles DUI of drugs cases are proven through circumstantial evidence which may include:
- Field sobriety tests
- Urine tests
- Blood tests
- A motorist’s driving patterns, appearance, and performance
- And other types of circumstantial evidence
Under California’s Implied Consent Law, a person suspected of DUI of drugs has a choice between a blood or alcohol test. But unlike alcohol, some drugs stay in our bodies for longer periods of time and can result in DUI of drugs charges whether the driver was actually under the influence of drugs while driving or not!
Los Angeles DUI of Drugs Lawyers
If you or someone you care for has been charged with DUI of drugs, the Southern California DUID lawyers at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP can help but it’s critically important to contact them as soon as possible. They will be able to investigate the DUID charges, explain your options, answer all your questions, and aggressively work to have the charges dropped. For a FREE consultation with an experienced California DUID law firm, call Takakjian Sowers & Sitkoff LLP today at 866.299.4111.