Gwinnett County DUI Drugs Lawyer
Any impairment by drugs can result in a DUI charge in Georgia. The state aggressively tries to stamp out unsafe driving, and even a small quantity of drugs in your bloodstream could result in a conviction and time behind bars. Contact The Spizman Firm to discuss a DUI drug case. Some people wrongly assume DUI is limited to alcohol. But even those who consumed legal, prescription drugs could end up convicted of driving while impaired, and you need a strong defense to avoid the worst penalties. A Gwinnett County DUI drugs lawyer with our firm explains more below.
Drug DUIs Under the Spotlight
Georgia defines DUI to include any motorist who has drugs in their system which impairs their ability to drive safely. The drugs are not limited to dangerous street drugs like cocaine or heroin. Even prescription and over-the-counter drugs could impair a motorist to the point that they are breaking the law.
The criminal penalties for any conviction include:
- Fines ranging from $300 to $1,000
- Up to 12 months in jail
- Probation
- Completion of a drug risk program
- At least 40 hours of community service
- License suspension
Furthermore, if you are caught with drugs in your possession, you could face a drug charge on top of the DUI charge. Suppose you had a bag of cocaine in the passenger’s seat and were high when pulled over. You can face a drug DUI charge as well as a cocaine possession charge.
Multiple charges often mean a longer criminal history and possibly even longer sentence. Instead of letting criminal charges proliferate out of control, contact an experienced defense lawyer at The Spizman Firm.
Bring the Right Defense
Hiring an experienced Gwinnett County DUI drugs lawyer has many benefits. We can raise solid defenses to the charge and help you avoid making weaker arguments that damage your credibility.
For example, the DUI law states that having a valid prescription is not a defense. If you were rendered incapable of driving safely by a prescription drug, then you can still face charges.
These cases often turn on the arresting officer’s testimony. The officer will probably claim you were driving dangerously, so they pulled you over and noticed common signs of drug use. It’s possible you also gave a urine or blood sample, which was tested. But hours could have passed by the time the officers submitted it to analysis, and test evidence might be unreliable for a variety of reasons.
Let our office review the facts surrounding the initial stop, arrest, and any field sobriety tests. An arrest does not automatically lead to a conviction.
Hire a Gwinnett County DUI Drugs Lawyer
Georgia continues to step up its enforcement of DUI laws, and hundreds of people are arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs. Call The Spizman Firm if you are facing charges and need help defending yourself. The biggest mistake is hoping the charges go away, or that the prosecution quickly offers a generous plea deal. Those are unlikely to occur without a seasoned lawyer on your team.
