Tampa DUI with Drugs Attorney

DUID: Driving under Influence of Drugs

According to the Vehicle Code 23152, it is illegal not only to operate a vehicle after drinking alcohol, but it is illegal to operate a vehicle after taking drugs. Similar to alcohol, drugs can effect a person's judgment, ability to make decisions, motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. This does not only refer to controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine, or heroin, but to legal medications as well. Some over-the-counter medication can cause drowsiness as can prescription drugs.

What makes these cases harder to prove relates to testing. For alcohol, there are standardized field sobriety tests, breath tests, and blood tests. There is also a legal limit set at 0.08% of alcohol in the bloodstream. For drugs, however, there is no set limit and it is more difficult to prove. Not only that, but some drugs can remain in the system after weeks of being consumed.

Studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that as much as 16% of nighttime weekend drivers were driving under the influence of some type of drug. Offenses of DUI with drugs are punished just as severely as driving under the influence of alcohol and so an aggressive legal representative is needed to combat these charges.

Do not wait to contact a Tampa DUI with drugs lawyer!

If you did not realize that your medication caused drowsiness or lack or alertness, or know you have made a mistake, talk to the legal team at Taracks, Gomez & Rickman. A Tampa criminal attorney from our top-rated firm could review every aspect of your case while ensuring that your best interests are protected throughout the entire legal process.

To learn more, contact a Tampa DUID lawyer from our team of professionals for a free consultation.