Los Angeles DUID Lawyers

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Defense Attorneys in Los Angeles, California

Although less common than a typical Los Angeles DUI, driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) charges may result in serious penalties for a driver. The Los Angeles DUI attorneys and lawyers at Gold & Witham are experienced in dealing with drugs and DUI cases and offer their aggressive representation to drivers who have been arrested for driving under the influence in conjunction with drugs in or around Los Angeles County, California.

Driving under the influence of drugs, also referred to as DUID, DUI drugs or DUI of drugs, is the criminal act of operating a motor vehicle while one’s abilities are impaired due to drugs. In some cases, when an officer conducts a breathalyzer test and discovers that a driver’s blood alcohol concentration is below the legal limit, he or she will begin an investigation into impairment caused by drugs. In other cases, certain behavior will indicate that a driver may be under the influence of drugs rather than alcohol – and an officer will pursue a DUID arrest immediately.

Defending DUI of Drugs Cases in Los Angeles County

DUID cases are very similar to DUI cases in that the prosecuting attorney will rely upon field sobriety test results and chemical test results, as well as observations by the arresting officer, in pursuing a conviction for driving under the influence of drugs. A defense lawyer, to be successful, must understand what DUI defenses are successful specifically in cases involving drugs. For instance, a driver arrested for DUI of drugs will be asked to submit to either a blood test or urine test. Depending upon which test the driver takes, the lawyer will then need to build a strong plan of defense regarding the faults and errors associated with that test. Additionally, a lawyer may use an unlawful police stop or other violation of rights in order to work to have DUID charges dropped.

When a driver arrested for driving under the influence of drugs works with a Los Angeles DUID attorney at Gold & Witham, he or she will have the support of our over four decades of legal experience in addition to our commitment to each case we take on. Our Los Angeles DUI of drugs defense lawyers and attorneys take the time and dedicate the effort into providing only the best service possible for each and every client.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs in Los Angeles County, California, take a moment to consult a Los Angeles DUID attorney at Gold & Witham. Contact our firm today!