Hager & Schwartz, P.A. is committed to representing clients who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony drug offenses in
Miami-Dade County,
Broward County,
Palm Beach County,
Fort Pierce,
Volusia County, and surrounding Florida counties. At Hager & Schwartz, P.A., our experienced drug crime attorneys will aggressively pursue the best possible outcome for every single one of our clients’ criminal cases. If you have been charged with a drug crime, like driving under the influence of drugs, call our criminal defense law firm today at
1-866-850-7575!
What is Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUI)?
According to Florida law, it is illegal for any person to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of an illegal controlled substance, such as: marijuana, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, LSD, or Ecstasy. If a person is found to be operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, he/she can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) by Florida law enforcement. Just as it is illegal to drive while impaired by alcohol, it is also illegal to drive while abusing narcotics. In fact, driving while under the influence of narcotics can be depending on the specific facts be considered a more serious criminal offense than driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI).
Other Drug Crimes We Defend:
Under the Influence Legal Penalties
After a person has been arrested for under the influence of drugs, he/she will proceed through the Florida legal system. If found guilty of driving under the influence of drugs, a person will be subjected to a variety of severe legal consequences, which will adversely impact their quality of life. Some of these legal penalties include, but are not limited to: jail or prison time, steep fines, probation, community service, DUI School, and even driver’s license suspension.
Have you been charged with Under the Influence of Drugs?
If you are being charged with driving under the influence of drugs in Florida, it is imperative that you seek immediate legal counsel from a reputable drug crime defense attorney, like the attorneys at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. When you are facing a drug crime conviction, such as an under the influence of drugs conviction, you cannot afford to be without representation from a lawyer who knows how to defend you in court and who knows how to safeguard your individual rights. If you work closely with a drug crime defense attorney, you will greatly increase your changes of fighting your criminal charges, and also protect your best interests throughout the criminal process.
Contact Hager & Schwartz, P.A. today to schedule your initial consultation and to speak with one of our knowledgeable drug crime defense attorneys!