Positive Urinalysis Test Results
If you have tested positive, do not give up hope. Swift & McDonald, P.S., knows how to challenge toxicology reports and experts, and how to expose the weaknesses in the government's case in spite of positive results. Let us determine if you have grounds to challenge the results.
All branches of the military have a zero tolerance drug policy and the government vigorously prosecutes drug charges. In order to prove a wrongful use case, the government must show (1) the substance is controlled, (2) you knowingly used the substance and (3) the use was wrongful. A positive urinalysis test does not mean that you have committed an offense. In the military, you must knowingly use a drug. Therefore, the government must do more than present a positive urinalysis test result to demonstrate wrongful conduct. Many factors may come into play with drug use charges, and an experienced lawyer at Swift & McDonald can help navigate these factors.
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Swift & McDonald, P.S., stands ready to help you tell your story. Possibly your story involves you unknowingly or innocently taking the substance, or possibly you did not take the substance and there was a testing error. If you believed the substance was harmless or if you were unaware of the presence of the substance, you may have a possible defense against the urinalysis test result. If you believe that you did not take the substance, you may have a defense against a testing error. A collection or testing error defense exists when there was a failure to follow correct procedure during the chain of custody or at the testing facility.
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From offices in Seattle, the firm represents clients in civilian criminal matters and military family law matters throughout Washington State. Mr. Swift represents clients in military law matters at U.S. bases around the world. Contact the law firm of Swift & McDonald to arrange a free initial consultation with an experienced attorney today.
