Drugs and DUI in Arizona

Most everyone is aware of drunk driving as a criminal offense in Arizona and throughout the nation. Not so widely known is the fact that operating a vehicle with a drug or drug metabolite in your body can result in a DUI charge. A drug metabolite is what remains in your bloodstream after your liver breaks down any type of drug. A drug metabolite is what shows up in urine blood tests. Thus, you could find yourself in violation of DUI laws if such a metabolite shows up in such a test days after ingesting a drug like marijuana. You may not be impaired at the time of the test but the fact that you were driving with such a substance in your system could be enough to warrant a DUI charge, especially in cases of traffic accidents.

Any drug you take, whether a prescription drug, over-the-counter drug, or illegal drug which impairs your driving ability can lead to a DUI. Even over-the-counter drugs for colds, allergies, headaches, nausea, or insomnia can create slow reaction time, loss of accurate judgment, drowsiness, and other impairments. These reactions can be worse when such drugs are combined with others or with alcohol.

Because drug DUIs are less clear cut than those which are alcohol-related, it is especially crucial that you have the advantage of an attorney who is experienced and skilled in defending them. Having such an attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.

Phoenix DUI and Drugs Defense Attorney

If you are in or around the Scottsdale area and you have been arrested and charged with a drug DUI, you can rely on Knowles Law Firm, PLC for competent and aggressive legal help. The firm has helped countless individuals in the area facing DUI charges based on prescriptions and other drugs. A Phoenix DUI lawyer can review all of the facts and circumstances surrounding your situation and devise a defense strategy geared towards a minimization of negative consequences. Ensure that you have skilled legal representation by contacting the firm to arrange to speak with a criminal defense attorney today.

Contact a Phoenix DUI & drugs defense lawyer at the firm for a case review today.