Jun 30, 2014
But It's My Medication, Officer!
It can happen. Your tail light is out and you get pulled over. Last week you had a sports injury. You are on a pain killer for a pulled muscle. You end up in handcuffs. Yes, it is entirely possible that you can be arrested for DUI for taking a prescribed medication. Police officers and prosecutors want to make sure, for the safety of all of us, that people taking drugs that can impair their ability to drive be kept off the roads - and they are very stern in sending this message to the public. Of course, we advise that if you are on any medication that could impair your ability to drive, that you refrain from operating any motor vehicles. In order to prove that you were actually under the influence of a prescription medication, the prosecutor will need to show that you were demonstrating an impaired state. This could be established through observations the arresting officer may have made, such as slurred speech or fumbling for your insurance papers. Also, there could be lab tests or even the label on your medication bottle. You need a strong defense to protect your rights and make sure you receive justice. We will challenge all evidence brought forth and fight our hardest to ensure that you are not wrongfully penalized. Many factors can aid your defense, from the time you took your last dose to the fact that you may have skipped a dose due to being late for an appointment.