Overland Park DUI with Drugs
Legal Representation for DUI Involving Drugs in Overland Park
Under Kansas law, no person shall operate or attempt to operate any vehicle while under the influence of any drug or combination of drugs that renders that person incapable of safely operating a vehicle. The law also prohibits any combination of drugs and alcohol. If you are convicted of a DUI involving drugs, not only will you be subject to the full spectrum of DUI penalties, you may also be left facing more serious drug charges. These charges can put you in great risk of severe punishment including a possible prison sentence. The police and prosecution will aggressively pursue a conviction, as is their duty. You also have rights, and they should be protected vigorously. It is critical that you immediately contact a highly skilled Overland Park criminal defense attorney that will be equally aggressive in protecting your rights and your future.
When you contact the Gigstad Law Office, LLC for your free initial consultation, we can evaluate your case and advise you of your opportunities for a defense against the charges. When you retain our professional legal services, we will immediately begin a thorough investigation of your case. Our firm is very well-versed in DUI cases involving drugs and we may be able to develop on an optimal defense strategy for your case.
Typically, a charge of DUI involving drugs begins with the suspicion of a law enforcement officer who may call for a drug recognition expert, or DRE. The techniques used by DREs are questionable in fact in Kansas, the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test is not admissible in court. If you are asked for a blood and urine sample and your result shows the presence of drugs such as marijuana or cocaine you may be charged with DUI involving drugs. You may also be charged if legally obtained prescription medications such as Ambien or Xanax, or other drugs that could affect driving are detected, even when legally prescribed. Even if a blood or urine test detects a drug, it may not mean that the person was using and under the influence of the drug at the time of the arrest. Our firm will carefully evaluate every aspect of your case to determine our best defense strategy, and what advantages could be possible, including faulty lab procedures, errors in the administration of the blood or urine test, and other issues such as other substances or circumstances that could incorrectly lead to an incorrect positive test for drugs.
Strategies for Defending Against DUI Drug Charges
Our firm may be able to challenge any lab results as the science involved in drug testing is far from perfect. More than that, the prosecution must show that you were under the influence to such an extent that you were not capable of safely operating your motor vehicle. We will work with you to assist you in determining how to proceed with your defense. While facing charges for this or any crime is an intimidating and stressful ordeal, you do not have to fight this battle alone. At our energetic firm, our passionate legal team believes that every case and every client is important. With our firm by your side, you can feel confident that you are being professionally represented by a resourceful lawyer that is determined to pursue optimal results. With our firm, you can depend on integrity, commitment and results.
Contact an Overland Park DUI lawyer from our firm to provide you with an aggressive defense against DUI charges involving drugs.
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"I Would Recommend Him to Anyone Facing a Bad Situation like I Had"Mr. Gigstad helped me with my DUI. Sadly this wasn't my first time in need of a lawyer, but I liked Mr. Gigstad a lot more than my previous lawyer. I would recommend him to anyone facing a bad situation like I had.Jarrod
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"Phenomenal from start to finish."I recently worked with the team at Gigstad Law Office, LLC, and I highly recommend them. Their expertise and experience were evident throughout the entire process. They were flexible with my schedule and thoroughly answered all my questions. They achieved a very positive outcome for my case.Kenia A.
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"Robert Assisted Me in Doing Something I Didn't Know Was Possible"Robert assisted me in doing something I didn't know was possible - finally putting a bad decision I made 14 years ago behind me. Although I appreciated his professional and respectful approach to his work, I hope I never need his services again. If I do however, I would not hesitate to call him.DUI Client
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"Robert Was Excellent to Work with"Robert was excellent to work with. I have known him for many many years and he was very professional. He took care of me in a timely manner and also answered any questions I had.Lindsay
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"I appreciate all of his expert help making the most out of a bad choice & bad situation."Chris was great from the start! I made a bad judgement call to get myself into the position I was in, and I needed help to rectify the situation & move forward. I am completely inexperienced when it comes to the law & proceedings. Chris was professional, supportive, and just - HANDLED everything. I appreciate all of his expert help making the most out of a bad choice & bad situation. There is so much additional sleep I could have lost at night if I didn’t trust Chris to guide me in the decision making and achieve the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Chris!Happy Client
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"He Was Very Professional and Addressed My Problem in a Timely, Cost-Effective Manner"Two thumbs up! I sought Mr. Gigstad's services for my driving infraction. I contacted Mr. Gigstad and heard back from him that very day. He was very professional and addressed my problem in a timely, cost-effective manner. I trust him completely and highly recommend him!Kelly
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"Robert Was Able to Get My Case Dropped"I had just had my second DUI and I thought I was in big trouble. Since it was a 2nd I thought I was definitely going to jail, but Robert was able to get my case dropped. I could not believe it!Casey
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"Robert Gigstad Was Extremely Helpful and Thorough in Handling My Case"I got an MIP and Fake ID charge in Lawrence and Robert Gigstad was extremely helpful and thorough in handling my case. He always got back to me in a timely manner and kept me informed throughout the whole process, I got diversion for both charges so they will not be on my permanent record.Kelly
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