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A Strong Fort Myers DUI-Drugs Defense Lawyer With Experience In Complicated DUI Charges

When the Breathalyzer shows triple zeros for alcohol, the police may assume that a driver is under the influence of drugs. Often, however, police may suspect drugs during the roadside encounter. DUI charges based on alleged drug impairment may add many forms of complexity to Foty Myers area DUI-drug charges. After a blood or urine test, you may face charges for DUI for intoxication from an illegal controlled substance, legally prescribed painkillers or even over-the-counter cold and cough medications.

As a result of specially trained police officers, Florida residents increasingly face drug DUI charges. As if the consequences of a DUI weren’t bad enough, the arrest and subsequent search often result in additional drug possession charges. Notably, despite the “special training” police may go through to investigate for drugs, allegations are not necessarily proof of the ultimate DUI offense. It is critical to reach out to aDUI-drug charge defense lawyer who has the full experience in Florida criminal law.

The DUI-drugs defense attorney at law firm Steven Wetter has successfully challenged prosecutions for drug DUI and other related charges. Steven H. Wetter is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who represents the accused in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and the surrounding communities of Lee County and Charlotte County.

Protect your rights. Contact the firm immediately for a free initial consultation.

A DUI Charge For Drugs Carries All The Same Penalties – And Maybe More

If a drunk driving suspect blows under the .08 threshold or registers no alcohol on the portable sensor, law enforcement can require a urine sample to test for other chemicals that might explain the alleged impaired driving. In many cases, the traffic stop is made by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer, or a DRE officer is summoned to the scene to conduct field sobriety tests, the arrest and urine test.blood or

If the charge sticks, driving under the influence of drugs is punishable the same as an alcohol DUI: jail, fines, license suspension and all the collateral consequences. Steven provides skilled drug DUI defense, no matter what the test turns up, be it:

  • Cocaine, heroin, meth or marijuana
  • Prescription narcotics such as OxyContin, Vicodin or Xanax
  • Over-the-counter allergy, flu or cold medications
  • Any combination of the above, including alcohol

A Former Prosecutor On Your Side

Any amount of these substances in your blood or urine can trigger DUI charges. Steven is a former prosecutor and an experienced defense lawyer who knows how to attack the evidence, including probable cause for the traffic stop, search of your person or vehicle, roadside sobriety tests and testing procedures.

He is skilled at getting questionable evidence suppressed, which weakens the prosecution’s whole case and paves the way for dismissed charges, reduced charges and opportunities to avoid a conviction on your record. He also provides capable criminal defense for any drug charges arising from a DUI stop.

Arrested While Driving On Prescription Medication Or Other Drugs?

Call 239-347-9133 or contact the firm online to talk with an experienced Fort Myers DUI and drug charge lawyer. The Fort Myers DUI defense law  firm offers a free, confidential consultation, and its staff answers phones 24 hours a day.