DUI & Drugs in Port St. Lucie

St. Lucie County DUI Attorney Serving Okeechobee, Lakewood Park, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce

Are you facing criminal charges for driving under the influence of drugs? Although most people associate DUI with alcohol, a driver may also face charges for operating a motor vehicle while his or her abilities are impaired by a controlled substance. This may include illegal drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy or cocaine as well as prescription or over-the-counter medicine. Consulting with an experienced Port St. Lucie DUI lawyer is one of the most important steps you can take if you are facing criminal charges or have been arrested for DUI of drugs in the St. Lucie County area.

At David Golden, P.A. we handle criminal cases involving drugs and DUI for clients throughout St. Lucie County and the surrounding areas. We understand that these cases may present specific difficulties that need to be addressed if we are to successfully assist a client in avoiding a conviction and license suspension by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). With more than 20 years of experience and a commitment to personalized client service, we are able to provide the level of legal counsel that makes a difference in these cases.

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs / DUI of Drugs

A DUI of drugs case in St. Lucie County will involve particular issues related to detecting a controlled substance in a person’s blood or urine as well as performance on field sobriety tests. It is therefore crucial that you involve an attorney who has the resources to investigate these matters and build a strong defense strategy on your behalf. Even if you took and “failed” a blood test, urine test or field sobriety test, there may be options available to you in order to challenge this evidence.