Driving Under the Influence of Drugs

It is a crime in every state to drive or operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Like alcohol, drugs can significantly impair a driver’s level of alertness, reaction time, and overall ability to safely drive the car, increasing their chances of causing an accident.

A person can be arrested for driving under the influence of both illegal drugs and prescription or over-the-counter medications. As long as the drug affects the driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle, it doesn’t matter what drug the driver consumed. The police won’t care if you are high off cocaine or drowsy from taking cold medicine, if you can’t drive because of a drug you took, you can expect to face DUI charges.

Following an arrest for driving under the influence of drugs, it’s important to take your situation seriously and speak with an attorney right away. You will need to fight these charges as if you were charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. A conviction will result in multiple penalties, including license suspension, fines, and possibly time in jail, so you’ll want to make every effort possible to beat your charges and avoid facing these penalties. A skilled DUI lawyer can guide you through each stage of the DUI process, and ensure your case is given the attention, dedication, and aggressive representation it deserves.