Arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs? Call Certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), and Attorney Chris Cessna
Drugs and Driving
Under Colorado law, it is a crime to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs, whether or not they are the drugs your doctor prescribed, or illegal drugs. Like alcohol, drugs can significantly impair a driver’s reaction time, level of alertness, and physical coordination, which compromises his or her ability to safely operate a vehicle. A person can face DUI charges for driving under the influence of drugs, even if the drugs in questions aren’t illegal. The police will not care if you took cold medicine or if you took a prescription medication. If your ability to drive has been impaired by a drug in any way you will be arrested on DUI charges.
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When faced with charges for driving under the influence of drugs, it’s in your best interest to retain the services of an experienced Denver DUI lawyer to represent you in court and help you fight your charges. Driving under the influence of drugs is a serious offense, and is prosecuted the same way a regular DUI case is prosecuted. If you are ultimately convicted of your charges, you could face such penalties as imprisonment, fines, probation, mandatory drug counseling and treatment, community service, and more. In addition, if you are found with illegal drugs in your possession, you could face additional felony or misdemeanor criminal charges for drug possession.
The best way to protect yourself from any type of criminal prosecution is by contacting a Metro Denver DUI attorney who has experience defending people facing charges for DUI of drugs. An attorney can explain your charges, inform you of your rights, and create a defense strategy customized to your specific charges.
Contact Metro Denver Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and DUI Lawyer Chris Cessna
Attorney Chris Cessna has been providing DUI defense services to people in the Denver area for many years, and has handled many cases in which his clients were facing charges for driving under the influence of drugs. Mr. Cessna has an excellent understanding of Colorado DUI law, and knows what is required to effectively fight these types of charges. Furthermore, Mr. Cessna is the only attorney in Colorado who is a formally trained and certified DRE-EMT (drug recognition expert-emergency medical technician). This training and experience has aided Mr. Cessna’s ability to provide top tier defense services for those accused with driving under the influence of drugs. In addition, as a former DUI police officer and district attorney, Mr. Cessna also knows how the police are likely to conduct their investigation and arrest, as well as how the prosecution is likely going to handle their case.
With Mr. Cessna working on your behalf, you can trust that your case is in excellent hands. Mr. Cessna will do everything possible to protect rights, aggressively defend you against the prosecution’s accusations, negotiate for reduction or dismissal of your charges, or take your case all the way to trial if necessary.
To discuss your case at a free consultation, please contact Metro Denver DRE and DUI Attorney Chris Cessna today at (303) 456-1600!