Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys represent high profile personalities all the time, some more tragic than others. Not all celebrity DUI cases involve alcohol however, some involve drugs such as marijuana and other substances which are illegal in Los Angeles.
Popular comedian Artie Lange pleaded guilty in a New Jersey court to driving under the influence of habit-forming drugs stemming from a traffic accident earlier this year. Lange, who is a popular guest on Howard Stern's radio show, admitted that he was driving under the influence of prescription sleeping pills when he rear-ended another car on July 10th about 40 miles east of Trenton, New Jersey. Lange had taken the sleeping pills the previous night, but was still feeling the effects. Both vehicles sustained minor damage and nobody involved in the accident was injured. Officers called to the scene saw that Lange was under the influence of some substance, though they could not tell at the time whether it was drugs or alcohol. While the presiding judge in the case revoked Lange's license to drive for seven months, no other penalties have been assessed yet.
Driving under the influence charges are typically associated with the consumption of alcohol, but many Los Angeles DUI cases are caused by a variety of substances that can impair your judgment while driving. Prescription drugs such as pain killers or sleeping pills can often serve to slow your reaction time and awareness while driving. Many people are arrested each year and charged with driving under the influence of drugs such as marijuana or cocaine. In a city such as Los Angeles where millions of people get in a car and drive every day, local law enforcement comes down especially hard on people who drive under the influence of either drugs or alcohol. For many people charged with DUI, court proceedings can be especially stressful because this might be their first ever brush with criminal charges. If convicted of DUI, you might find yourself with a suspended license, heavily fined or even sentenced to jail.
If you have been charged with driving under the influence, call the attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP today. Our attorneys have over 50 combined years of courtroom experience in dealing with DUI charges and we know how to fight for you. An experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorney knows that so many seemingly small details can greatly influence the outcome of your case. Call today to begin preparing your defense.
