DUI with Drugs arrests often mean in addition to DUI charges you may also be facing drug charges
Have you or a loved one been arrested for a DUI with Drugs? Driving under the influence of any controlled substance (drug) can lead to DUI with Drug charges and are a serious matter. While you may think of a DUI as being under the influence of alcohol, receiving a DUI for driving under the influence of drugs is not unusual and has the same effect on your rights as being arrested for DUI with alcohol.
If you have been charged with DUI with Drugs, you need an experienced defense attorney who can help protect your rights and freedom. DUI charges can result in a loss of your drivers licenses and impact you ability to work. Additionally you will be facing a Nevada DMV hearing that is separate from the criminal case. At our Reno DUI Law Firm we have over 40 years of experience defending people charged with both DUI and Drug charges.
What Is DUI With Drugs
DUI with Drugs is also known as Drug Driving and is the term used for a DUI when the ability to drive is impaired by the use of any controlled substance or “drug”. In the State of Nevada Driving Under the Influence of Drugs is specified under Nevada Law 484C where the following controlled substances are detailed:
- Amphetamine
- Cocaine or cocaine metabolite
- Heroin or heroin metabolite (morphine or 6-monoacetyl morphine)
- Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
- Marijuana or marijuana metabolite
- Methamphetamine
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
The only real qualifier as to what counts as a Drug is that it must “affect the nervous system, brain, or muscles” causing impairment and thus effects your driving. Having nearly any drug in your body can result in a DUI with Drugs charge. Drug Driving is not uncommon. A survey done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that 1 in 8 weekend night-time drivers tested positive for the use of controlled substances.
Drug Driving frequently involves the combined use of both a controlled substance with alcohol. There is a good chance that if you have been pulled over for a DUI, and have used drugs that you will be charged with multiple charges. In addition to the DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge, you may also be facing drug charge(s). Drug crimes are taken very seriously by law enforcement in Nevada, as a “zero tolerance” policy has led to the development of severe punishment for all offenders. If you or a loved one are facing DUI with Drug charges call us at Reno DUI Law Firm today to discuss your case (775) 786-5791.
DUI with Marijuana
The recreational use of cannabis (marijuana) is legal for everyone 21 years or older in Nevada. It is illegal to be under the influence of marijuana and drive. Nevada Law determines a person to be under the influence of marijuana based on a blood or urine chemical test:
- Marijuana – 2 nanograms per milliliter
- Marijuana metabolite —5 nanograms per milliliter
Driving with certain detectable amounts of THC or marijuana metabolites can result in Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUI with Drug) charges. While Nevada permits the recreational use of marijuana this is not a defense to driving under the influence charge. Regulations regarding the recreation use of marijuana in the Reno area can be found on the here.
Our Approach to DUI With Drug Cases
At our Reno DUI Law Firm, we have successfully defended thousands of both DUI cases as well as drug cases including DUI with Drugs. Beginning with your initial consultation, we will listen to you, we will answer your questions, and begin to build a strategy for the best possible outcome in your case. By the end of this meeting you will have a clear idea of what we can do for you and how we will move forward. With our Reno DUI Law Firm on your side, you will receive unsurpassed legal service and the personalized client care.
We are known for having a passion for the law and how the law can help those in a time of need. This passion is shown in both our extensive knowledge of the law, defense strategies, as well as our compassion towards our clients. It’s our commitment to you, and to all of our clients that truly makes our Reno DUI Law Firm unique. The people we represent are at the center of what we do and the reason we come to work each day. We are here to get the best possible result for you.
If you or a family member has been arrested for or charged with a driving under the influence of drugs or other DUI charges, seek the counsel of a Reno Criminal Defense Attorney with experience fighting Nevada DUI and drug related cases. It’s time to call an experienced DUI defense lawyer who can help, call the Reno DUI Law Firm at (775) 786-5791, because when you need a lawyer – experience matters!
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