When most people think of driving under the influence, they imagine someone who got behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. While this is a fair assumption, you can still receive a DUI for driving while under the influence of drugs as well, and if you are currently facing such a charge, you must retain the services of a knowledgeable Tehama County drug DUI lawyer who can work to fight, tooth-and-nail, on your behalf. Contact Cohen Criminal Law today so we can get started.
Do I Need a Tehama County Drug DUI Lawyer?
As you may know, DUI charges of any kind have the potential to drastically affect your life for months and years into the future. This is why if you are currently facing drug DUI charges, you cannot afford to fight them on your own. Our Red Bluff criminal lawyer is on your side, and will be through every step of the legal process ahead.
Drug DUI Consequences in California
If you are charged with a DUID (Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs), you will face a wide array of potential consequences. In most cases, DUIDs are generally considered misdemeanors. For a DUID conviction in California, you will most likely face the following penalties:
- A potential suspension of your driver’s license
- A potential $1,800 fine (if this is your first offense)
- Mandatory enrollment in California DUI school
- Potential jail time
That being said, in certain cases, if you are caught driving while under the influence of drugs, you may even face felony charges. For example, if this is your fourth or subsequent DUI offense, if you have a prior felony DUI on your record, or if you injured another person while driving under the influence of drugs, you will most likely face felony charges. This can warrant a potential four-year jail sentence, high fines, a significant license suspension, and more.
Contact Our Tehama County Drug DUI Lawyer
The bottom line is that no matter the circumstances of your case, if you are currently facing a DUID, you need an attorney who is ready to do everything in his power to shield you from the serious ramifications of those charges. Fortunately, you have just found that lawyer in Attorney Cohen. Contact Cohen Criminal Law today to schedule your initial consultation with our firm so we can begin fighting your charges at once.
