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What is a DUID?

DUID Attorney in Los Angeles County Close Up of Assorted Prescription MedicationsThe best DUID attorney in Los Angeles County can help navigate this complicated charge that is so uncommon in California. DUID stands for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, but it’s not that simple. Many people will rightfully assume that “Drugs” mean something like marijuana, cocaine, or other illegal drugs. However, the law is very loose with the definition of “Drugs,” making it a little more complicated. In fact, the law considers anyone driving while under the influence of any impairing drugs could be charged with a DUID. Did you take Tylenol PM and then run to the store? That could lead to a DUID. Of course, illegal drugs will have the same results as well. It is important to note that any drug that could cause impairment is considered under the DUID laws in California. The question is, how could they tell if you had Tylenol PM instead of any actual narcotic?

Terms of Service

DUID Attorney in Los Angeles County Pink Pill Bottle Toppled Over with pills Spilling OutDid you know that owning a driver’s license in California also comes with agreeing to terms of service? These are things that a DUID attorney in Los Angeles County can help understand. One of those terms is that you agree to submit to a blood or urine test in the event one is required by law. This is one of the terms of service we agree to when signing up for a driver’s license in California. However, we still have the right to turn down any requests for tests under search laws in California. Unfortunately, that could just delay the process, leading to harsher punishments and DMV issues since you had already agreed to test.

Potential DUID Consequences in Los Angeles County

DUID Attorney in Los Angeles County Person’s Hand Holding a Container of Pills with the Pills Spilled Out on a TableDUIDs cover a wide array of drugs that could cause impairment, complicating things. But the consequences are easier to understand. DUIDs are usually charged as misdemeanors if a DUI is not the initial charge. However, consequences will be the same as DUI, like 3 to 5 years of DUI probation, required DUI school, license suspension, and possibly jail time. Consequences will be increased if there are any priors on someone’s criminal record. In fact, DUID could also be charged as a felony. People who have had four or more DUIDs can be charged with a felony DUID. This could lead to 3 years in jail, 4 if someone has been injured, there will also be a fine of up to $5,000.

DUID Attorney in Los Angeles County

You will find the best DUID attorney in Los Angeles County at Jhonson Criminal Law Group. The goal is first to find out what the charges contain and what tests have been done. However, the best results would come from early contact with your lawyer. In fact, you will get the best results possible in any scenario, but the earlier you contact a lawyer, the better. It is up to your attorney to help you navigate any testing, interrogations, and interviews. Your lawyer from Johnson Criminal Law Group can also help you find the proper defense, like probably cause misconduct, testing, and more. The earlier you contact Johnson Criminal Law Group, the better.

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