Driving Under the Influence of DrugsA presentation brought to you by our personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles

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Driving Under the Influence ofDrugs in California

Driving under the influence of drugs, just like drunk driving, is prohibited in California.

Cases that involve vehicle accidents caused by drugged drivers are not uncommon in many Californian cities.

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Drugged Driving Defined in the California Vehicle Code

Drugged driving is regulated in the California Vehicle Code. Individuals who are addicted to a substance or the use of any type of drugs are not legally allowed to drive vehicles.

This condition does not apply to those individuals who are enrolled in an approved drug testing program.

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Drugs as Defined by Law in California

According to law, drugs are any substances that can affect the ability to safely operate vehicles.

The term refers to illegal substances, but it can also refer to over-the-counter medication included on the list of controlled substances.

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Legal Penalties for Driving Underthe Influence of Drugs

Driving under the influence of drugs is punishable in California.

The penalties that apply in this case include fines, diver’s license suspension and even jail sentence, depending on the circumstances of the case.

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Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Charges

Drivers who operate vehicles while under the influence of drugs can cause vehicle accidents.

If an individual was injured by a drugged driver, he has a legal right to seek compensations for the injuries. The driver who caused the accident can be charged with driving under the influence of drugs.

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Drug vs. Alcohol Impaired Driving in California

Both drugged driving and alcohol-impaired driving have serious legal consequences and can cause a multitude of accidents, including vehicle and pedestrian accidents.

The two charges are similar, however, the drivers are subject to different procedures to determine the concentration of drugs or alcohol in the blood.

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Combined Drug and Alcohol Driving in California

Cases that involve combined drug and alcohol driving in California are more complex.

They involve more testing phases in order to determine all of the substances used and to settle a sentence according to the degree of violation.

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How Can a Lawyer Help You in a Drugged Driving Case?

A personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles can help you if you have been involved in a car accident while driving under the influence of drugs.

An attorney can guide you through the legal steps that follow a conviction and help you understand how to submit to the mandatory procedures, like drug testing.

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Legal Assistance for Drugged Driving Cases in California

Our lawyers in Los Angeles can represent you in court if you have been injured by an individual who was driving under the influence of drugs.

We can help you obtain compensations for your injuries.

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