San Diego Marijuana DUI

California DUID: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs

If you have been arrested and charged with a Marijuana DUI charge in San Diego County, your case may be affected by recent revisions and DUID case precedents regarding California Vehicle Code 23152(a) VC – DUI Marijuana.

San Diego DUI Attorney G. Cole Casey, a veteran DUI dedicated lawyer with over 14 years of successful DUI defense experience, has been pioneering the application of recently established findings and successfully contesting California DUI cases that involve marijuana, or THC (the active component of cannabis).

Developing issues that are revolutionizing the jurisdiction of Marijuana based violations, based in part on recently published research conducted by the Federal government, conclusively affirm what pot smokers have known all along: The presence of THC in a person's system DOES NOT indicate nor confirm that the subject is under the influence, or even slightly impaired, at the time the test is administered.

Marijuana Tests are Unique

Marijuana is unique from most other drugs because it is accumulated and stored in the blood cells according to how often a person smokes or consumes the drug. This is a very crucial factor in the successful defense DUI.

Attorney Casey was recently featured and interviewed by Channel 10 News Anchorwoman Charisse Yu in September 2009 on Marijuana Drugged Driving Laws. Attorney Casey stated that past reports issued by the Department of Transportation directly contradict a conclusion reached by a California Department of Justice which stated that a driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle would be impaired if under the influence of marijuana. More importantly, proving that you are “dope driving” is much more difficult to be convicted of. Studies have proven that the amount (or level) of THC in your urine can be misleading as to whether you are actually impaired beyond the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. In some cases, a frequent marijuana user can build up a tolerance to the “effect” rendering them actually more alert and fully capable of driving.

Hiring the Right DUI Attorney

An attorney who is DUI dedicated and skilled in the scientific and technical aspects of blood and urine testing can effectively present the chemical and biological factors to a Jury.

When searching for legal representation on a DUI related case, your future, freedom and reputation will depend on just how well your lawyer can defend you.

For many of our clients, a DUI arrest is the first time they have had any interaction with law enforcement, and can be a frightening experience.

Hiring an aggressive jury trial lawyer that has a proven track record of successfully fighting and winning DUI and DUID Marijuana cases can be even more important than the charges and strength of evidence in the DA's case against you.

Cole Casey has been exclusively dedicated to defending DUI related cases for over 14 years. His practice is 100% dedicated to the successful defense of DUI and DUID (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs) cases in San Diego County.

G. Cole Casey graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and has established his practice here in San Diego, California. He has dedicated his practice to defending not only DUI charges but most recently the increase in cases which charge DUI due to testing positive for Marijuana (THC). Attorney Casey is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and has the honor of being named a “Sustaining Member" by the Board of Regents, being the ONLY DUI Attorney in the entire State of California to serve as the college's State Delegate. This nationally recognized organization of DUI experts keep a step ahead in prosecution of DUI and DUID cases by educating themselves on recent case law and legislation at local, state and federal levels by gathering several times during the year nationwide.

Because of his specialize training and cutting edge defensive strategies, G. Cole Casey’s has been able to concentrated his efforts into the sole purpose of winning – and winning is exactly what he’s done best for 14 years.

Many cases never make it to a court appearance or the trial phase. An experienced DUI defense attorney will challenge the case against you starting with the field sobriety tests administered to determine the bases for your charges and the qualifications and training of the officer that stopped you. We will delve into the steps and procedures that were used to collect your urine or blood samples, as well as the accuracy of the equipment and its proper maintenance.

Contact San Diego DUI Attorney

eMail Cole directly or call our offices twenty four hours a day at (619) 237-0384. We are ready to develop a strategic defense to your DUI or DUID case.