You may not be aware that you can be arrested for DUI when under the influence of drugs, illegal or prescribed, as well as for alcohol. The State of Virginia goes as far to say that you can be arrested for a per se DUI even if the drugs themselves are not actually affecting you at the time you are pulled over. If a residue of the drug, called the drug’s metabolite, is found within your bloodstream, the law enforcement official may arrest you for a per se DUI violation! Do not be a victim of the system. Contact James E. Short, PLC today to speak with our knowledgeable DUI narcotics defense lawyer.
You may be arrested and charged with DUI if you are caught driving a vehicle under the influence of street drugs like marijuana, cocaine, heroine, and meth (methamphetamine). You also may be charged with DUI for driving under the influence of prescription drugs as well. These include vicodin, percocet, soma, loratab, ambien, oxycotton, or any other prescription drugs and their metabolites found in your system that may inhibit your ability to operate a vehicle.
I know what it takes to make your case as much of a success as possible. I encourage you to let me take your case to trial, because I feel a trial, coupled with my skill level as an experienced DUI narcotics defense attorney, allows me to garner the best resolution for you. Call James E. Short, PLC at (757) 410-5042 VirginiaDUIHotline@gmail.com or contact me online for a consultation of your case.
James E. Short, PLC
652 Independence Parkway Suite 120 Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
Phone: (757) 410-5042 VirginiaDUIHotline@gmail.com
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The James E. Short, PLC office is located in Chesapeake, Virginia, and represents people living or driving in Virginia, including the cities of Alexandria, Arlington, Charlottesville, Chesapeake, Lynchburg, Norfolk, Petersburg, Richmond, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach, and all outlying areas. The James E. Short, PLC also represents clients from Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, Isle of Wight counties and clients from any state, who were charged with criminal charges in Virginia.