The Consequences of Drug Test Failures Reveal
Here are a few of the worst drug test failures I’ve seen—and why you should never bluff the court about your drug use.
I’m Tulsa Dads.Law attorney Clint Hastings. I practice here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I focus on fathers’ rights, and I’ve been practicing for 25 years. Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of court hearings over drug testing.
The Dangers of Bluffing and the Consequences
What usually happens is one side will ask for a drug test of the other side—or both, as mutual tests. And for whatever reason, the client insists they’ll “absolutely, positively” pass the test.
I’ll ask, “Well, there are different kinds of drug tests. A urine test only goes back a few days—would you pass that?”
“Of course. Absolutely.”
“A hair test goes back about three months. Would you pass that?”
“Yes.”
“For everything?”
“Of course. No problem.”
“All right. A nail bed test can go back six to nine months. Would you pass that?”
Sometimes I get, “Pretty sure,” or, “Yeah, I think so.” Other times it’s still, “Absolutely, no problem.”
Why Lying in Court About Drug Tests Never Works
That’s the first mistake. Because then I go into court and tell the judge, “Yes, we want a drug test of the opposing party.” And, of course, they’ll ask for it to be mutual. Naturally, I say, “No problem, Judge. We agree.”
But worse, I’ve had clients stand up in court and say, “No problem, Judge. I’ll take any test, I’ll pass anything,” with this righteous indignation that it’s absurd to think otherwise. I’m thinking, Well, I wish they hadn’t said that—but okay.
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