San Jose Drug Crime Defense Lawyer

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs

Not only can people be arrested and charged with DUI (driving under the influence) of alcohol, but they can also be charged with driving while under the influence of drugs.  If you or someone you care about has been charged with drug DUI, it is important that you retain legal representation as soon as possible.  The penalties from a drug DUI conviction can be just as harsh as a DUI charge involving alcohol intoxication, so it is important to have an attorney who will work hard to prevent conviction. 

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, or prescription drugs, you should speak with a San Jose drug crime defense attorney at our law firm.  Sometimes the resulting punishments from a drug DUI conviction can be more severe than a DUI conviction resulting from alcohol usage.  Loss of driving privileges is the most common penalty, and the length of time of license suspension is something your lawyer can have a significant positive impact on. 

San Jose Drug DUI Attorney

In order to prosecute a drug DUI, a blood or urine test must be performed to determine the presence of a drug in the driver’s system.  Sometimes the testing process can produce results that are inaccurate, and your drug crime defense lawyer will examine the testing method as well as any circumstances that may have led to an inaccurate test result.  Sometimes, drugs can be detected in a person’s system because they were legally prescribed a drug.  In these cases, an attorney must explain to the judge that the drugs were legally prescribed and prove that your driving abilities were not affected by the usage of these drugs.

If you have been charged with drug DUI, contact a San Jose Drug Crime Defense Attorney at The Law Office of Thomas F. Mueller today!