Arizona DUI Drugs Defense Attorney
In Arizona, you can be charged with driving under the influence if you have illegal drugs in your system even if there is no actual impairment, or if you have legal, prescription drugs in your system that are affecting your ability to drive. These charges and their associated penalties are generally the same as those for DUI/DWI, but the license implications may be worse. The John P. Tatz, Attorney at Law provides cost-effective, experienced legal representation for individuals in the Phoenix, Arizona, area who have been charged with driving under the influence of drugs.
Contact my office at 602.253.6889 to arrange for your free initial consultation.
Phoenix Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Defense Lawyer
In most DUI drugs cases the main issue is license suspension. If you are convicted of a DUI drugs offense, your license will be automatically revoked, and you will be ineligible for a work permit. You will also be unable to reapply for your driver's license for one year, which is more then the 90 day suspension for an alcohol DUI.
In Arizona, it is illegal for a driver to have any amount of a prohibited substance or drug in their system while operating a motor vehicle. In fact, if a police officer suspects that you are driving under the influence of a drug, they can request a urine or blood test to determine if there is a controlled substance in your system. If you have been charged with a DUI drug offense, it is important that you contact my office immediately so that I can help you try to keep your license and make sure that your legal rights were not violated. We have experience in DUI drug cases and know what the courts are looking for when they prosecute these matters.
As a former prosecutor, I, John Tatz am able to examine the possible defenses available to you and determine which strategy will help you the most. For example, I will examine the possibility of suppressing evidence due to an illegal search and seizure, lack of reasonable suspicion for your stop or probable cause for your arrest, or the failure of law enforcement officials to meet Miranda requirements.
I am there for you.
If you have been arrested for a DUI drugs offense, contact my office immediately at 602.253.6889 to set up your free initial consultation. I accept all major credit cards and have a 24-hour answering service, so that I may be reached at all times.