Van Nuys DUI Attorneys

Drugs and DUI in Van Nuys, California

DUI involving drugs can be charged if a person drives under the influence of a controlled substance, narcotic or prescription drug.  As with DUI (driving under the influence), when a person is stopped for suspected DUI of drugs they will be asked to perform one or more field sobriety tests as well as a blood or urine test. If a person fails any test or is found to have inhaled, smoked, injected or consumed any type of drug they can then be immediately arrested and charged with DUID (driving under the influence of drugs).

If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI offense involving drugs, you will need experienced legal representation to protect your rights immediately. At Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez we have over 60 years of legal experience representing clients accused of both misdemeanor and felony drug DUI offenses.  As former judges and prosecutors we have a leg up on the competition, as we know first-hand what it will take to obtain a case win.

In California, the following penalties may be enforced if convicted of drug DUI:

In addition, to the above penalties a driver may also face enhanced penalties if there are children present in the motor vehicle. Also, if a person is convicted of felony DUID they can receive a “strike” under California’s Three Strikes Law.

Please contact a Van Nuys DUID lawyer at Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez today to learn more about how we can help to protect your future. In many instances, we may be able to have the charges lowered or dismissed before ever setting foot in court.

Accused of DUI of drugs in Van Nuys? Contact an attorney today!