Driving under the influence of drugs

How does the police control work?

The presence of drugs, cannabis or any other narcotic product is generally detected by a blood test during a police control.

This type of control is particularly done around festivals in summer. The police suspect that these are places where drugs are consumed.

What happens if the blood test is positive?

If the blood test is positive, the police will immediately withdraw your driver’s license for a minimum of 15 days.

You will also receive a pro justitia – summons to appear before the police court.

The sanctions pronounced by the judge at the police court can be a fine of 1,100 to 11,000 euros.

In addition, the right to drive may be revoked. The judge may also order the driver to take psychological and/or medical tests and/or theoretical and practical driving tests.

Contact a lawyer

I explain the risks and penalties if you have driven under the influence of drugs.

I will defend you before the judge and accompany you to court.

Que faire en cas d'offence

Reacting quickly

When you receive your ticket, your summons for a police hearing or your summons to appear in court, you must react quickly in order not to miss the deadline.

It is sometimes difficult to determine the degree of the offence. I will give you free explanations during an initial consultation online or by telephone.

To dispute or to pay my fine?

Depending on the degree of the offence and the possible sanctions, you can decide to contest the offence or simply pay the fine.

It is sometimes difficult to determine the degree of the offence. I will give you free explanations during an initial consultation online or by telephone.

Contact a lawyer

For more serious offenses, it is advisable to have a lawyer accompany you to advise you to contest the offense or to help you make the penalties less severe.