Law Offices of Garrett T. Ogata Now Defends Clients in DUI Drug Cases

October 10, 2013 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
Las Vegas, NV – Law Offices of Garrett T. Ogata, a leading group of Las Vegas DUI attorneys, also fights DUI drug cases on behalf of their clients. Drug related DUI charges – whether illegal or prescription – can be as serious as alcohol related driving offences in the state of Nevada. Law Offices of Garrett T. Ogata is committed to helping clients understand their rights and their options when it comes to DUI drug cases.

"Nevada's state law prohibits the use of amphetamines, LSD, methamphetamine, cocaine or bezoylecognine (cocaine metabolite), marijuana or marijuana metabolite, heroin or morphine or 6-monoacetyl morphine (heroin metabolite), and phenycyclidine while driving," said Garrett T. Ogata. "If charged with driving under the influence of any of these substances, drivers should immediately contact an attorney and educate themselves about their rights."

To help states deal with possible drug-related driving violations the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has implemented a Drug Recognition Program to help address the growing concern over drug-related DUI offenses. The program consists of trained experts who are dispatched to the crime scene to help determine the probability that the person being charged is under the influence of drugs. In these cases, while their preliminary findings can sometimes be helpful to the authorities, there is a lot of room for error.

Like alcohol-related DUI charges, DUI drug cases can be effectively defended with the assistance of an attorney knowledgeable in this field like The Law Offices of Garrett T. Ogata. Ogata and his team of lawyers are knowledgeable about the shortcomings of the system and will work with clients on an individual basis to determine the best possible defenses in their unique case.

For knowledgeable and effective drug-related DUI defense in Nevada, visit www.gtogata.com.

About Garrett T. Ogata:
Mr. Ogata is the most successful DUI and Criminal Defense lawyer in the state of Nevada. His reputation for total fearlessness in a courtroom has garnered the attention and respect of everyone in the legal community. He provides the most thorough analysis of each case he represents, with a legal defense unmatched by most in his area of expertise. As a member of the Nevada, California, and Utah State Bars, his experience is unmatched.