{"id":693,"date":"2024-02-19T09:33:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T09:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/?page_id=693"},"modified":"2024-02-26T05:12:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T05:12:24","slug":"dui-drugs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-dui-lawyer\/dui-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles DUI Drugs Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many people who are arrested for driving under the influence of drugs are shocked to find out that they may be convicted of a crime for driving while under the influence of a legal drug. In California, drivers may be convicted of driving under the influence if their driving is impaired by illegal drugs or prescription medications. Even drivers who have a valid prescription for a medication may be convicted of driving under the influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drivers who are under the influence of marijuana and other illegal drugs are likewise shocked to learn that they can be arrested for driving under the influence even if they used drugs several days prior to driving. Since marijuana and other drugs may remain in a person\u2019s system for an extended period of time, a chemical test may show traces of the drug several days after it was taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speak_to_a_Los_Angeles_DUI_Attorney_Today\"><\/span>Speak to&nbsp;a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/danielperlmanlaw.com\/Attorneys.shtml\">Los Angeles DUI Attorney<\/a>&nbsp;Today!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #464646;color:#464646\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #464646;color:#464646\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-dui-lawyer\/dui-drugs\/#Speak_to_a_Los_Angeles_DUI_Attorney_Today\" title=\"Speak to&nbsp;a&nbsp;Los Angeles DUI Attorney&nbsp;Today!\">Speak to&nbsp;a&nbsp;Los Angeles DUI Attorney&nbsp;Today!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-dui-lawyer\/dui-drugs\/#DUI_Drug_Charges_in_Los_Angeles\" title=\"DUI Drug Charges in Los Angeles\">DUI Drug Charges in Los Angeles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-dui-lawyer\/dui-drugs\/#Alternative_Sentencing_for_DUI_Drug_Charges_in_Los_Angeles\" title=\"Alternative Sentencing for DUI Drug Charges in Los Angeles\">Alternative Sentencing for DUI Drug Charges in Los Angeles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-dui-lawyer\/dui-drugs\/#Contact_Us\" title=\"Contact Us\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, it is critical that you protect your rights by retaining an experienced criminal defense attorney. For a vigorous defense to a DUI drugs charge, contact the Law Offices of Daniel R. Perlman in Los Angeles by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/contact\/\">e-mail<\/a>&nbsp;or call&nbsp;<strong>(310) 557-1700<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DUI_Drug_Charges_in_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>DUI Drug Charges in Los Angeles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While California\u2019s DUI laws may seem to be stacked against you, there are ways that our Los Angeles DUI attorneys can raise a strong defense on your behalf. Our DUI attorneys can review the facts of your case and find weaknesses in the prosecution\u2019s case that can be used to your advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The state must prove that you were \u201cunder the influence.\u201d It must establish that you were unable to drive in a safe manner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you took drugs several days ago or you took a prescription medication that has not impaired your driving, the prosecution may have difficulty establishing your guilt to a jury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We can challenge the scientific evidence in the case, including the veracity of evidence obtained from a urine test or blood test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The police may have thought you were impaired by drugs because you were suffering from an illness, injury, allergies, lack of sleep or other factor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our experienced DUI defense lawyers in Los Angeles&nbsp;know how to raise a strong defense to DUI drug charges. We are committed to protecting your rights and helping you through this difficult time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternative_Sentencing_for_DUI_Drug_Charges_in_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>Alternative Sentencing for DUI Drug Charges in Los Angeles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to vigorously challenging the prosecution\u2019s theory of the case, we also help our clients utilize treatment options, community service, and creative plea agreements to help our clients avoid a criminal conviction or minimize the negative consequences that may result from a DUI arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us\"><\/span>Contact Us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To schedule a free consultation with one of our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/guide-for-navigating-marijuana-dui-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Los Angeles DUI drugs attorneys<\/a>, call&nbsp;<strong>(310) 557-1700<\/strong>&nbsp;or contact us by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/contact\/\">e-mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people who are arrested for driving under the influence of drugs are shocked to find out that they may be convicted of a crime for driving while under the influence of a legal drug. 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