Los Angeles DUI Lawyers

Arrested for DUI? Do your charges involve drugs instead of alcohol? You may face serious criminal charges for driving under the influence of any controlled substance, including prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicine. To be classified as “driving under the influence” your mental/physical abilities must have been impaired due to the drug or medicine. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152, it is also illegal for a driver who is “addicted to the use of drugs” to operate a motor vehicle.

A driver will face the same penalties for a DUI of drugs conviction that he or she would for a DUI conviction involving alcohol. These penalties will vary depending upon the particular case but may include imprisonment, fines, probation, DUI School, court fees, community service and mandatory drug treatment/rehabilitation.

While DUI of drugs charges are less common than regular drunk driving charges, they are no less serious. Your situation should be addressed as soon as possible by a qualified defense lawyer so you have the best opportunity of avoiding a conviction and criminal penalties.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI of Drugs Attorney!

Your rights and liberty need to be protected by a legal professional if you have been accused of driving under the influence of drugs. A Los Angeles DUI attorney at Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez can offer you the aggressive and experienced representation that you need in order to avoid the many penalties that are associated with a DUI of drug conviction. We represent clients throughout Downtown LA and the surrounding areas and offer a free DUI case evaluation to determine how we can defend your case.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI lawyer at our firm today to find out how we can defend your rights in the face of your DUI of drugs charges.