Prescription Drug DUI

Challenging DUI Charges in Tampa, FL

Prescription drugs are an area of growing concern in regard to DUI (driving under the influence) charges in Florida and nationwide. With both legal and illegal prescription drug use at an all-time high, the chances of a driver being pulled over and arrested for being "under the influence" of a prescription drug are far greater. These cases present their own complexities and may prove more difficult for the prosecuting attorney to prove. The attorneys at Thomas & Paulk recognize the inherent weaknesses in prescription drug DUI cases and use this to our clients' advantage.

With extensive experience in challenging DUI-related evidence, along with our skill in handling drug crime cases, our legal team works to aggressively dispute each client's charges. In fact, you may be surprised to find that a Tampa DUI lawyer at our firm can recognize opportunities to challenge your charges where other less experienced attorneys would only see failure.

What makes prescription drug DUI cases more difficult to prosecute? With alcohol-related DUI cases, there is somewhat of an established system to prove the presence and level of alcohol in a driver's blood. This is accomplished with a breath test or blood test. Field sobriety tests were also developed with alcohol-related intoxication in mind. With prescription drugs, it may be more difficult to ascertain what level or amount of a substance would impair a driver's abilities. Unlike DUI involving alcohol, where a driver may face charges for having a blood alcohol level of .08% or greater, there is no set limit for prescription drugs. The prosecuting attorney may therefore have to rely more heavily upon evidence and the arresting officer's testimony regarding the defendant's driving behavior and impaired mental/physical abilities.

Contact a Tampa DUI Lawyer to Discuss Your Case

Take this opportunity to discuss your prescription drug DUI case with a competent professional who can accurately analyze the situation to determine how to best protect your interests. Whether your case involves a prescription drug or even an over-the-counter medication, we may be able to assist you. It starts with an analysis of your charges so we can see how to get started in defending your constitutional rights. Your initial consultation with a DUI defense attorney at our Tampa law office is free and confidential.

Contact a Tampa DUI attorney today.