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Driving under the influence of drugs is illegal in Georgia. With the rise in prescription drug use, enforcement efforts have increased to prosecute drugged driving. If you’re pulled over for a suspected DUI and a blood test is taken, any level of illegal drugs in your system can lead to charges of impaired driving.
At The Blitch Law Firm, our DUI drug defense lawyers have handled numerous DUI cases, including those involving drugs. You can rely on us to defend you effectively.
Contact us at (706) 434-8770 or visit us online to discuss your options if you’ve been charged with driving under the influence of drugs.
Georgia’s DUI With Drugs Laws
Georgia has a strict stance against illegal drug use and driving under the influence of drugs. You can be charged with DUI drugs if you drove after using:
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Heroin
- OxyContin
- Amphetamines
- Sleeping pills
- LSD
- Ecstasy
Under Georgia statute § 40-6-391, it’s illegal to drive under the influence of any drug that makes it less safe to drive. This standard is determined by the arresting officer, who can issue a citation if they suspect drug use. Under the Official Code of Georgia section 40-6-391, any amount of a controlled substance in your blood or urine can result in misdemeanor charges for the first three convictions, and a felony on the fourth.
Indicators of Drug Influence
Officers often look for signs to determine if a driver is “high,” including:
- Driving behavior
- Mannerisms and conduct
- Ability to perform sobriety tests like walking in a line
- Ability to carry on a conversation
- Physical appearance
These observations can be subjective and mistaken. Don’t waste time—reach out to our Evans drug DUI defense attorneys.
Call The Blitch Law Firm at (706) 434-8770 or contact us online today.
Penalties for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs in Georgia
First-time penalties for driving under the influence of drugs are similar to those for alcohol-related DUIs:
- Fines up to $1,000
- Up to 12 months in jail
- At least 40 hours of community service
- DUI or drug school program completion
- Substance abuse treatment program
- Up to 12 months of probation
Defending Drug DUI Charges in Evans, Georgia
As with all DUI cases, evidence supporting the State’s prosecution can be challenged on several grounds:
- Improper search and seizure
- Improper traffic stop
- Lack of probable cause
- Issues in the chain of custody of evidence
- Improper administration of field sobriety tests
- Improper administration of chemical tests
- Failure to read Miranda rights
- Failure to read the Implied Consent Warning
CALL THE Blitch Law Firm ATTORNEYS AT LAW TODAY TO DISCUSS YOUR CASE If you, a family member, or a close friend faces criminal charges, contact The Blitch Law Firm today at 706-434-8770 or visit us at 7004 Evans Town Center Blvd., Third Floor, Evans, Georgia 30809 to discuss your particular case and our creative defense strategies with one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys. Nearly all the attorneys at The Blitch Law Firm are former Assistant District Attorneys, so our unique insight on how the prosecution approaches cases equips us with the ability to We fight