San Diego DUI & Drugs Defense Attorney

San Diego Driving Under the Influence Of Drugs Lawyer

California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a) provides that: "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle".

The California Jury Instruction on the definition of, "under the influence" states:

"A person is under the influence if, as a result of (drinking [or consuming] an alcoholic beverage/ [and/or] taking a drug), his or her mental or physical abilities are so impaired that he or she is no longer able to drive a vehicle with the caution of a sober person, using ordinary care, under similar circumstances."

Thus, one can readily see that by definition, San Diego driving under the influence of drug cases are fightable in many cases! An experienced San Diego driving under the influence of drugs attorney, versed in fighting DUI Drug charges, is crucial in cases such as these. To learn more now, call San Diego DUI Drug defense attorney Mark R. De Yoe at (619) 894-8295, or contact him by email.

Prescribed or Illicit Drugs, and Drug Testing

Regardless if the drug involved is legal or illegal, e.g., cocaine or marijuana, or prescribed, e.g., Valium or Oxycontin, or even if it is an over-the-counter cold medication; a San Diego driving under the influence of drugs case revolves around the fact that the evidence does not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a particular driver was, "no longer able to drive" a vehicle with the caution and care of a sober person.

Drunk driving and DUI Drug cases involving prescription and/or illegal street drugs can be complex matters requiring extensive knowledge of the law, law enforcement procedures and expert testimony. DUI accidents and hit and run cases can lead to more serious consequences, as can felony DUI charges. San Diego DUI defense attorney Mark R. De Yoe has over 20 years of experience in representing those accused of driving under the influence of drugs, and a wide variety of related charges.

San Diego Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Attorney Mark R. De Yoe

Quick action is necessary in driving under the influence of drugs cases. An experienced San Diego driving under the influence of drugs defense attorney can greatly improve the outcome of an accused's case. DUI lawyer Mark R. De Yoe has the background and experience to help reduce or dismiss serious charges. This can save ones criminal record and thousands of dollars in fines. Call the Law Office of Mark R. De Yoe, APLC at (619) 894-8295 for a valuable, free initial consultation today, or contact him by email.