DUI and DWI Defense in Cases Involving Drugs
Alcoholic beverages aren't the only intoxicating substances that are covered under Arizona's DUI and DWI laws. Driving under the influence of both illicit and prescription drugs can be punished in substantially the same way that alcohol-based DUI is punished, with one important exception — the minimum driver's license suspension is one year for DUI based on drugs, even on a first offense.
Call 888-613-5322 for Advice About DUI Charges Related to Drugs
Contact The Gillespie Law Firm in Phoenix if you need an attorney's advice about the best ways to resolve a DUI arrest related to drugs. We offer free consultations and a distinctive approach to the investigation and defense of cases involving:
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Methamphetamine
- So-called club drugs
- Prescription drugs, whether or not authorized
Unlike DWI per se cases, DUI drug cases don't depend on proof of a particular concentration of a controlled substance in the defendant's system. Any evidence of intoxication can support a conviction, as long as the government can also prove that the driver was impaired at the time of the traffic stop.
Our main defense strategies in your case will develop from our thorough investigation of the facts and recorded interviews with witnesses. In some situations, we'll be able to develop leverage toward dismissal or reduction of the charges through challenges to the police officer's right to stop your car or place you under arrest.
In other situations, our defense will focus on the evidence of impairment. We work with outstanding forensic experts who can expose any weaknesses in the prosecution's toxicology evidence, from improper operation of blood-testing devices to the effect of a particular substance in a given amount on a particular person's ability to drive safely.
An experienced Phoenix drug DUI defense attorney can help you find the most promising defense to Arizona drug-based DUI charges. Contact The Gillespie Law Firm for more information about your legal options.
