San Francisco Under the Influence Attorneys
When a person is charged with being under the influence of drugs while driving a motor vehicle, it is best to speak with a knowledgeable San Francisco under the influence attorney immediately. At our San Francisco criminal defense firm we protect the legal rights of individuals accused of many types of drug related offenses including DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) throughout the San Francisco Bay area.
Drug Crimes Lawyers in San Francisco
Driving under the influence of drugs may be charged when a person gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle after consuming, smoking, inhaling or injecting or being under the influence of any type of drugs by any means. “Drugs” refers to any controlled substances or narcotics and can also include the use of prescription drugs. When a person is charged with DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) they can face even more severe penalties then if charged with an alcohol-related DUI (driving under the influence) offense that may include:
- Misdemeanor or Felony Offense
- Mandatory Jail or Prison Sentence
- Large Monetary Fines
- Victim Restitution
- Drivers License Suspension/Revocation
- Mandatory Community Service
- Drug Classes/Screening/Rehabilitation
- Up to 5 Years Probation
- Parole
Under the Influence Lawyers in San Francisco, California
When law enforcement investigates whether or not a person may be under the influence of drugs they will look for sweating, nervousness, an increase or decrease in pupil size, rapid speaking, slurred speech, inability to speak, twitching, fast movements, aggressive behavior; along with many other notable signs and symptoms. Law enforcement will also most likely ask a person to submit to field sobriety tests, a breath test (PAS test) and/or blood test as well. It is our advice to you that you refuse any tests until you obtain the legal advice of a San Francisco under the influence attorney.
At our San Francisco criminal defense firm we represent clients charged with driving under the influence of drugs. Please contact a San Francisco under the influence lawyer at our firm today to learn more about your legal rights and how we can help you.
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