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Orange County Heroin DUI Attorneys

Heroin causes its users to be extremely intoxicated, many times resulting in severe injuries. If you are facing DUI charges for driving under the influence of heroin, taking advantage of a free consultation with a skilled DUI attorney in Orange County may be in your best interest.

According to California Vehicle Code 23152, it is a crime to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Heroin is one of the many controlled substances monitored by the U.S. Government.

Penalties for Heroin DUI in California

Heroin DUI is usually filed as a misdemeanor, and those found guilty can face:

  • A maximum of six months in jail
  • Monetary fines of a minimum of $390
  • Probation of 3-5 years
  • Driver’s license suspension for up to six months
  • California DUI school for a minimum of three months

Felony Charges will arise:

  • For fourth time offenders
  • For offenders with a prior felony DUI offense

Other Potential Penalties:

These include sentencing enhancements that are usually prominent for repeat offenders including second and third time Heroin DUI offenders. Other drugs such as Ketamine, Ambien, and Propofol can result in DUI offenses if police can prove that a defendant was under their influence while operating a motor vehicle.

Heroin DUI Laws in California

Heroin can stay in the body’s system for a few weeks, and is usually detected through blood or urine tests. There is no precise way to determine if someone is driving under the influence of heroin at the time of an arrest, and as a result a drug recognition expert is usually present to determine the signs of heroin drug impairment. Even if your arresting officer is not sure what you are on, they may still charge you with DUI if you are unable to pass field sobriety tests.

Quick Facts On Heroin

  • There is no legal medical use for heroin in the United States
  • Popular aliases include H-horse, A bomb, black tar or smack
  • It is frequently mixed with other substances such as marijuana
  • Heroin is made from morphine, which comprises most opium substances
  • Heroin is currently an illegal narcotic, but in the 19th century, it was widely used as a cough suppressant.
  • 1898 was the year it was launched by Bayer. Production was subsequently cut short in 1913 after negative side effects were reported by the masses.

A Orange County heroin DUI attorney could potentially reduce the drugged driving charges to a reckless driving charge in order to prevent the steep penalties of driving under the influence of heroin.

For other forms of drugs or substances that are penalized under California Vehicle Code 23152, visit the United States Controlled Substances Act.

If you are facing heroin charges in California and an OC heroin DUI attorney, the Law Offices of Randy Collins can help you. We will bring superior legal experience to aid you in this challenging time. Call us today at (844) 285-9559.

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