Ventura DUI Defense Attorneys

Drugs and DUI in Ventura, California

Most people associate DUI charges with alcohol only. However, drugs are also included in California law regarding driving under the influence, and the penalties for DUI of drugs are just as severe as for those involving alcohol.

Arrested for DUI involving drugs? It is important that you work with a defense attorney who is familiar with defending Ventura DUI of drugs charges in particular, in order to have the best opportunity of avoiding a conviction. At Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez, our lawyers are former prosecutors and retired judges who have gone into private practice to defend your rights in the most serious and complex DUI cases throughout Ventura and the surrounding areas in Southern California. We have what it takes to effectively defend your rights.

Ventura DUI of Drugs Charges

According to California law, a driver may not operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. “Drugs” may include any controlled substance, including illegal narcotics as well as prescription and over-the-counter drugs. As long as the driver’s normal mental and/or physical abilities are impaired due to a controlled substance, he or she may face DUI charges. Additionally, having any amount of illegal narcotic in one’s system may lead to DUI charges.

In testing for DUI of drugs, a urine or blood test will typically be used in order to determine the presence of the substance in the driver’s system. Field sobriety tests will also be conducted, however usually in a special environment and by a person particularly qualified to administer these in drug cases.

Ventura DUI Lawyer

Find out how a Ventura DUI lawyer can make a difference in the outcome of your case. If you or someone you know has been arrested for DUI involving drugs, you need to take immediate action to protect your rights and freedom. At our firm, we offer a free DUI case evaluation to review your charges and see what we can do to help.

Contact Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez today to discuss your DUI of drugs case with an experienced Ventura DUI attorney.