Orlando Florida Drug Attorney David S. Katz

A founding partner of Katz & Phillips, P.A., David Katz is a former Assistant State Attorney and DUI / Intoxilyzer Specialist with the Seminole County State Attorney’s Office and has prosecuted cases in both Orange and Seminole Counties.

Chosen by the Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Association, David teaches trial skills to new prosecutors statewide. As an Intoxilyzer Specialist, he has unique training and experience with the Intoxilyzer 8000, including access to the manufacturer of the device, which he now uses to aid in the defense of DUI cases.

Memberships:

The National College for DUI Defense
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
The American Bar Association
The Florida Bar Association
The Orange County Bar Association
The Seminole County Bar Association
The Lake County Bar Association

Driving in Possession of Controlled Substance in Orlando

If you are convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle in the State of Florida while in possession of a controlled substance, prepare to face serious criminal charges, like having your driving priveleges revoked for an entire year. Should you be forced to go an entire year without driving, you will be required to pay a disqualification reinstatement fee, as well as restore your commercial driver license upon completion.

Have you been charged with possession of a controlled substance while driving? If so, it is imperative that you seek the advice of an experienced Orlando DUI attorney who can represent you through the entire legal process and answer your questions about breath and blood tests, penalties for DUI, underage DUI or other various related topics.

No one ever expects to be slapped with a DUI charge or any criminal charges, so the faster you talk to an Orlando DUI attorney, the faster someone at our firm can help protect your driving privileges.

Repercussions of any DUI related charge include paying exorbitant fees, losing your license, and possibly sitting behind bars.

Our legal team at Katz & Phillips, P.A. have years of experience defending clients with DUI charges in the Orlando, Florida area. We work with our clients through every stage of the case from scheduling your DMV hearing and representing you in criminal court. DUI charges can be overwhelming and stressful and our attorneys dedicate themselves to keep you apprised of your case every step of the way so you can receive the best possible outcome.

Drugs and DUI in Orlando

While most DUI charges involve alcohol, some cases involve driving under the influence of a controlled substance like illegal drugs, prescription medication and over-the-counter medicine. Should you find yourself in a DUI situation involving a controlled substance, the first thing you should do is contact an attorney who specializes in these types of cases. By working with an experienced lawyer, you may avoid conviction and various criminal penalties like fines, license suspension and even imprisonment.

A law enforcement officer may pull you over if he or she has reason to believe that you are driving “under the influence” of any type of drug due to erratic driving behavior or violation of a traffic law. You may also be asked to perform a field sobriety test to indicate impaired mental and motor function. Driving under the influence of a prescription drug or any type of legal medicine is a criminal offense and should not be taken lightly.

Contact Katz & Phillips, P.A. to find out if we can provide you with the proper dedicated legal representation that you deserve.