Regarding Drugs & Driving

Have you or a loved one been arrested?

Driving while intoxicated refers to a person operating a motor vehicle in a public place under the influence of either alcohol or drugs. In the case of a DWI drug charge, prosecutors will try to prove that you did not have normal use of your physical or mental facilities because of a drug that you took. This applies to illegal drugs, prescription drugs and some over the counter medications. The penalties for driving while under the influence of drugs are the same as an alcohol related DWI charge.

A police officer can pull an individual over because he suspects DWI or as part of a regular checkpoint. If in the officer's opinion you exhibit signs of being under the influence of drugs you can be asked to take field sobriety tests. These may lead to your immediate arrest and a search of your vehicle and person. Additionally, drug related DWI offenses can sometimes lead to other charges such as drug possession. At the Law Offices of Ned Barnett, a skilled and proven Houston DWI attorney can assist you to fight the charges you now face.

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There can be many flaws in the prosecution of a DWI drug case that can be used to aggressively defend against the charges. It can prove difficult for a prosecutor to have the scientific information to show what drug is in a person's system. Likewise, in can also be hard to prove that a certain amount of a given drug would cause a specific individual to be intoxicated. There are many flaws in the sobriety tests that are performed and how they get administered by police officers. I investigate your situation from beginning to end to find the points in the prosecution's case that can be attacked.

Conviction for a DWI drug charge can result in thousands of dollars of fines, mandatory community service, suspension of your driver's license and incarceration. I provide a serious defense based on a thorough knowledge of the DWI laws. As a founding member of the National College for DUI Defense, I take pride in seeing to it that my clients receive the best defense possible.

Charges for a DWI involving drugs are best resolved by contacting a Houston DWI lawyer who can provide knowledgeable legal assistance.