Hollywood DUI Lawyers

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Charges in Hollywood, California

DUI of drugs, or driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), is a serious criminal offense in California. A conviction may result in mandatory imprisonment, heavy fines, driver’s license suspension, community service, drug treatment, DUI School and probation. DUI offenses involving drugs are prosecuted in much the same manner as DUI cases involving alcohol, and the penalties are the same.

In the face of DUID charges it is crucial that you consult a criminal defense lawyer as soon as you can. Your lawyer will need to get involved as soon as possible in order to help you with your DMV hearing and to get started creating a defense strategy for your criminal case as well.

DUI of Drugs Arrest? Consult a Hollywood Defense Attorney

A crucial part of your DUI of drugs case will be the question of whether you were actually “under the influence” of a controlled substance. Now, this does not have to be an illegal drug but can be any type of controlled substance, such as a prescription drug or even an over-the-counter medicine. In determining whether to make an arrest for driving under the influence of drugs, the officer will be looking to see if your normal mental and/or physical abilities are impaired due to a controlled substance. This will need to be proven in court as well.

With our extensive experience in DUI defense throughout Hollywood and the surrounding areas in Southern California, the attorneys at Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez understand how to deal with DUI cases involving drugs. We are actually former prosecutors and retired judges who are now in private practice to protect the rights of people just like you who are facing serious DUI charges. We understand both sides of a criminal case and can therefore provide even more effective representation in the face of DUID charges.

Contact a Hollywood DUID lawyer at our firm today for a free case evaluation.