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Arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs in AZ?

Most people know that driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal. The same goes for driving under the influence of drugs, a crime that can result in serious penalties. The drug does not even need to be an illegal drug, as long as it was negatively affecting your driving ability.

For example, if you took medically prescribed medication before driving and an a police officer pulls you over because he believes your driving ability is impaired, you could face DUI-related charges. A conviction of a drug DUI in Arizona can result in your driver's license being revoked for one year before you can reapply. Even worse, you may even be denied a work permit.

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At a time such as this, however, it is important to remember that a criminal charge does not equate to a criminal conviction. If you are arrested for these charges it does not mean that you are guilty of that crime. Guilty or not, it is important that you do not answer any questions until you have a lawyer present because you may say something to the police to incriminate yourself and they can use it against you later on.

An experienced and skilled attorney can fight to have your charges minimized significantly or have them dismissed altogether. Knowles Law Firm, PLC knows how daunting it can be to face criminal penalties with cases of this nature and they are prepared for litigation no matter the offense. There is no charge too small for legal defense and no crime too severe for their legal team to handle.

Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana in Arizona

In Arizona, it is considered unlawful to drive under the influence of marijuana. In most cases, driving under the influence of such a substance may land a person with the same charges as drinking and driving. Moreover, it is important to note that anyone operating a motor vehicle in the state of Arizona has already given consent to an impairment test if pulled over by authorities. If a person refuses to consent to a test, he/she can have their license revoked for up to 12 months.

Since Arizona laws impose strict penalties for refusing impairment tests when pulled over, it is important to understand Arizona DUI violations clearly. Here are some helpful guidelines:

  • While Arizona allows medical marijuana use under certain circumstances, it remains a crime to drive under the influence of marijuana
  • It is unlawful for a driver to have the presence of the drug in their body, regardless of whether or not the driver is actually impaired.
  • The presence of drugs, such as marijuana, in a driver’s system is grounds for a DUI arrest.

Consequences of DUI of Marijuana in Arizona

Like DUI charges involving alcohol, driving under the influence of marijuana is considered a severe offense by authorities. As a result, the penalties of such an offense are great. Below is a list of consequences for driving under the influence of marijuana.

After the first conviction, a driver may be subject to:

  • At least 10 days in jail
  • Fines up to $1,250
  • Participation in a drug treatment program
  • License suspension
  • Community service
  • Probation up to 5 years
  • Ordered to attach an ignition interlock device

Similar to driving under the influence of alcohol, motorists convicted of multiple offenses for driving under the influence of marijuana can face increasingly harsh penalties. For this reason, if a person is arrested or convicted of driving under the influence of a drug such as marijuana with a prior conviction on their record, contacting a DUI lawyer as soon as possible becomes crucial.

Defending DUI with Drug Charges in AZ

Combatting DUI and drugs charges may seem intimidating and impossible at the moment, but by having an attorney by your side, you will be able to take the necessary steps towards building the strongest case possible.

There are many different legal defenses that can be utilized in these types of cases. For example, one of the preliminary defenses that can be utilized is the fact that you were not impaired. Just because there was drugs found in your system, it doesn't mean that you were under the influence. What if you were taking perfectly legal over-the-counter drugs? This does not deserve a criminal conviction.

Another defense that can be pursued is the fact that you did not have drugs in your system which means that you could not have been impaired. This must mean that an external factor has influenced law officials into believing you are impaired. One thing to keep in mind is that there are a lot of other physical conditions that can lead a police officer to think that you're impaired.

What if you're just tired? This could come across as being "drugged" to a police officer, but exhaustion is not a criminal act. Even if you're just nervous, this could appear as if you're under the influence. Drug tests and field sobriety test are never fully accurate and there may be room for error in the results. In many cases, the person administering the test could have been improperly trained or did not follow the proper procedures. An experienced attorney will be able to look into your case to help determine and point out these discrepancies.

Contact a Phoenix DUID attorney today!

When your future is at stake, it is highly important that you do not hesitate to get the involvement of a legal counsel in your area who will be able to help you defend your legal rights. Knowles Law Firm, PLC is prepared to help clients with some of the most complicated of charges.

Should you choose to work with their firm, you will be able to rest assured knowing that they will go the distance in their efforts to help you protect yourself against the possibility of conviction.

Contact a Phoenix DUID lawyer from the firm to learn more about how they can help!

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