South Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Representing Clients Charged With Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs
Not all DUIs in South Florida involve the consumption of a large amount of alcohol. Individuals who have consumed prescription medication or illegal narcotics can also be arrested for Driving Under the Influence. The Fort Lauderdale Law Office of Lawrence B. Wolk & Associates, Attorneys at Law vigorously defends clients who have been charged with drug-related DUIs.
Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Medication
Many individuals who have been prescribed medication for illness or pain are under the mistaken impression that they can't be arrested for drugged driving because they were legally prescribed their medication by doctors. On the contrary, arrests for prescription drug related DUIs have been on the rise in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. For an officer to arrest an individual for driving under the influence of prescription medication, he or she must show that the driver was affected to the extent that the person's normal faculties were impaired. Unlike drunk driving, the prosecuting attorney does not have to establish that the amount of the controlled substance in the driver's system was at any particular level. This can seem extraordinarily unjust to an individual who is following a doctor's orders, but was still accused of being impaired. The attorneys at Lawrence B. Wolk & Associates have extensive experience when it comes to defending clients against this rigid interpretation of Florida's DUI laws.
Driving Under the Influence of Illegal Drugs in Florida
As is the case with prescription medication, the prosecuting attorney must demonstrate that a driver using illicit narcotics was affected to the extent that his or her normal faculties were impaired. Unlike prescription drugs, however, there is a societal stigma associated with the illegal use of narcotics. Depending on the type of drug allegedly involved, the criminal defense lawyers at the Fort Lauderdale law firm of Lawrence B. Wolk & Associates can craft a solid defense for your drugged driving charges.
Our attorneys also represent individuals whose vehicles have been seized under the controversial Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. In simple terms, the FL Contraband Forfeiture Act allows law enforcement to seize vehicles, cash, and other assets that they have probable cause to believe were used for a violation of Florida's drug laws. Even though there is a lower burden of proof for the state than in a criminal prosecution, our attorneys have been very successful in negotiating for the release of vehicles and other assets.
Fort Lauderdale-Miami Area Criminal Defense Attorneys
Regardless of whether or not you believe you were impaired, if you were charged with a DUI in South Florida, you need to take your criminal defense seriously. Don't trust your continued liberty to an overworked and inexperienced public defender. To schedule an appointment with a veteran criminal defense attorney, contact our Fort Lauderdale office at 888-965-5529. We serve clients in Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and all over South Florida.
