In Florida, a person may be convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) if their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination of alcohol and drugs. What many people do not understand is that they may be convicted of a DUI drug offense even if they were impaired by a prescription medication. In fact, a person may be convicted even if they were impaired by a medication for which they have a valid prescription and even if they only took the amount prescribed by their doctor.
A person may also be charged with a DUI drug offense if they were impaired by illegal drugs such as marijuana. Since some illegal drugs may remain in a person's system for many days, a blood or urine test may reveal the presence of drugs even if the individual has not taken drugs for many days prior to driving. For these and other reasons, it is critical that anyone facing DUI drug charges retain an experienced DUI defense lawyer.
Call 866-784-0023 to Speak With a DUI Drugs Defense Attorney
At the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, we have defended many clients charged with driving under the influence. We understand that Florida's DUI drug laws may not seem fair. Fortunately, there are many ways we can provide a strong defense on your behalf if you have been charged with driving under the influence of drugs:
- We can examine the nature of your traffic stop to determine if the police had sufficient cause to stop your vehicle. If the police pulled you over without cause or for insufficient cause, we may be able to get your charges dismissed.
- We can argue that you were not impaired. The presence of drugs in your system is not conclusive evidence of impairment. The prosecution must prove that your driving was impaired.
- If your driving was impaired due to an illness, injury, lack of sleep, allergies or any factor other than drugs or alcohol, you are not guilty of a DUI offense.
- If we can effectively challenge the veracity of a blood or urine test, we can then challenge the method by which an officer conducted your field sobriety test or the conclusions the officer reached as a result of your field sobriety tests.
- We can fight your charges at trial.
- We can negotiate with the prosecution to determine if we can help you avoid a criminal conviction, plead guilty to a lesser offense such as reckless driving, or reach an agreement on sentencing that will significantly reduce the penalties you might otherwise receive if convicted of a DUI charge.
Orlando-Tampa-Daytona Beach DUI Drug Defense Attorneys
We defend clients throughout Florida who have been charged with driving under the influence of drugs. To schedule a consultation with one of our Orlando DUI drug defense lawyers, call 407-401-7224 or 866-784-0023. You may also contact us by e-mail.
