Understanding the Seriousness of Testing in Drug Court
So, you’re in drug court and you’re pretty sure you’re going to test positive for your next drug test. What do you do? My name is Carl Birkhead. I’m a Tulsa drug crime attorney with Wirth Law Office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I’ve been practicing criminal law for about eight years now, and I want to help you make law easy by talking a little bit about what to do and, more importantly, what not to do if you think that you’re going to test positive for your next drug test in drug court.
Dealing with the Pressure
This came up recently in a couple of cases that I had, where I had an individual who was supposed to be going to drug court and supposed to be taking their drug tests. They tried to fake the drug test. It’s very difficult to fake these types of drug tests because someone’s usually watching you complete the UA test.
For whatever reason, they were trying to doctor the test. They were trying to get around the actual taking of the test because they were pretty sure it would come back positive. Want to know the number one way to get kicked out of drug court fast? Start messing with the drug test results. They are very strict about this.
The Importance of Integrity in Testing
The rationale behind this rule in drug court is to maintain the integrity of the testing system. They need to trust the test results, whether positive or negative. If you’re caught faking one test, they’re going to assume you faked all tests. The system assumes you will continue to fake more tests, leading to expulsion from the program.
There’s very little wiggle room and minimal grace given in these situations. If you’re in this situation, I cannot stress this enough. It’s better to have a positive drug test than to get caught trying to alter the results. Save yourself some headaches, save yourself heartache, and just take the test honestly.
Take Positive Steps Forward
Dealing with whatever the results are will be far easier than trying to beat the system. If you have questions about this, absolutely give me a call. My name is Carl Birkhead. I’m a Tulsa criminal defense attorney with Wirth Law Office, and I want to help you make law easy.
Schedule a Low-Cost Initial Strategy Session
If you’re facing challenges in drug court and need guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact me, Carl Birkhead, at Wirth Law Office for a low-cost initial strategy session. Call us at 918-879-1681 to discuss your situation and explore your options.
