San Francisco Bay Area Marijuana DUI Defense Attorney

Few states are more synonymous with marijuana than California, from its prolific production of the plant to a comparatively open-minded attitude towards its consumption. It’s no wonder that many of our clients aren’t just upset, but surprised, about being charged for driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana.

Their surprise only heightens when they find out that, by the letter of California law, alleged marijuana impairment can be punished just as severely as alcohol impairment. That’s right, someone suspected of consuming a marijuana gummy before driving faces the same range of penalties as someone who consumed a large amount of hard liquor before getting behind the wheel (other factors being equal).

Our point is, take this charge seriously—because you can be certain the prosecutor will.

We will, too. Attorney Haitham “Sam” Amin is recognized for his achievements by nationwide legal authorities (including Super Lawyers). At the same time, his down-to-earth demeanor and relatability bring clients comfort amid stressful legal proceedings like these.

Call Amin Law, P.C. today at 415-735-4174 or contact us online to schedule your consultation about how our team will defend you.

Amin Law, P.C.: A Bay Area Firm That Cares for Clients, and Advocates Accordingly

When it comes to defending anyone from a charge that they drove their vehicle while under the influence of marijuana, legal knowledge matters. Just as important, though, is the determination the attorney has to spare their client from the adverse effects of a conviction.

We bring all the necessary legal knowledge to your defense. Just as important to our clients, though, is the apparent concern we have for their reputations and their futures—it shines through in our uncommon brand of representation.

When you retain our firm to lead your defense, you get a lawyer with:

  • Former Deputy Public Defender experience, as Attorney Amin occupied this role in Marin County and saw firsthand how drug-related DUI cases are investigated and tried

  • Extensive criminal defense trial experience, which allows us to negotiate plea agreements confidently (when it’s right for the client) and proceed fearlessly to trial (when that’s the client’s preferred strategy)

  • Multiple selections to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, an indication that the legal community recognizes his dedication to the craft (and his clients)

  • A client-driven approach, which means you will receive a one-of-a-kind case strategy tailor-made to the unique circumstances of your arrest and charging

Authenticity. Aptitude. Amin Law, P.C.

What Goes Into an Effective Defense Against a Marijuana DUI Charge? You’ve Asked the Right Firm.

There can be no cookie-cutter approach when defending a client from an allegation of driving while impaired by marijuana. Our defense approach is 100% personalized, and each client’s unique circumstances inform our process of:

  • Evidence collection and analyses

  • Scrutinizing the reason for the traffic stop and the officer’s actions during that traffic stop

  • Obtaining and analyzing any records of blood or urine testing

  • Working with our own experts to pinpoint procedural or technical flaws in the state’s case that we can exploit

  • Representing you in all plea negotiations and court appearances

  • Helping you through all procedures related to the California Department of Motor Vehicles

While we don’t yet know the details of your case, we understand the inherently problematic nature of accusing someone of driving under the influence of marijuana.

Just as one example, the California Department of Motor Vehicles explains that “you may…be required to take a blood or urine test to detect the presence of drugs” if a law enforcement officer suspects you of driving under the influence of marijuana.

Yet, marijuana’s capacity to remain in your body for weeks, or even months, makes such sampling unreliable—a fact we often present when defending clients from charges such as these.

Speak With a San Francisco Bay Area Marijuana DUI Defense Attorney Today

Citing the fallibility of blood and urine testing as a means of determining a driver’s impairment is just one tack we may take within your broader defense strategy. Law enforcement officers’ judgments can also be biased or inaccurate, and rights violations can taint the prosecution’s case from the start.

You deserve a law firm that understands how to take full advantage of the weaknesses in the case against you, rather than cowering to the considerable resources of the state. You deserve a law firm that will fight for you as if we were the ones facing the charge. You deserve the representation of Attorney Amin and his team.

Call Amin Law, P.C. today at 415-735-4174 or contact us online to schedule your consultation and take the next steps in resolving your case.