Arizona crime labs and the police are not always satisfied when a person’s BAC tests lower than the .08 standard for drunk driving. Even a 0.00 test result may not satisfy them, so they send the blood sample back for a drug test.

In many cases, Arizona crime labs automatically test blood samples for drugs – legal and illegal drugs. A prescription pain killer taken two days earlier or marijuana smoked three weeks prior can create a positive result. The prosecutor may actually argue that the driver is impaired and file DUI drug charges.

• Do not get caught in this “impaired driver” trap. An experienced Arizona DWI attorney can protect your rights.
• You may feel that law enforcement will realize their mistake and drop the charges. That is not likely. You don’t have to be high to be convicted.
• Admit nothing. Do not answer questions. You have the right to remain silent, and that’s a good idea. If you admit to having smoked marijuana at all, that will be used against you.

At the Rosenstein Law Group, we have defended many people who have been caught up in the presumption they are impaired even though they have not touched a drug in days or weeks. Talk to an attorney – and only to an attorney.

Protect your rights. Call our Phoenix DWI defense lawyers.

Law enforcement is under a great deal of pressure to get DUI/DWI convictions. Even trace amounts of a drug – legal or illegal – will give them the evidence they need to press charges. Make sure you have a lawyer. Contact us for a FREE consultation.