Georgia Prescription Medication DUI
Did you know that when mixed with alcohol, certain prescription medications could cause unintended effects? It’s true—even if you only have one or two drinks with prescribed medications and then drive, you could be charged with a Georgia prescription medication DUI if the arresting officer believes that your ability to operate a vehicle is impaired.
If you have been charged with Georgia DUI, you should provide your defense lawyer with a list of medications you are taking, dosage amounts and how often you take it. This list should include everything, including medication for high blood pressure and allergies as well as birth control. Your Georgia lawyer will investigate your medications and how they interact with the consumption of alcohol.
An eyewitness, if one is available, may be called to testify on how much you had to drink before your drunk-driving arrest. If your lawyer can prove to the court that you were impaired by the medicine you were prescribed and not by alcohol, you could be acquitted of your charges.
In some cases, you could be charged with a DUI Drug offense for driving under the influence of medications or drugs; however, if you were taking prescription medication, you cannot be convicted unless it impaired your ability to drive. Your lawyer can review the police report and video evidence (if available) to determine what led the officer to charge you with drunk driving. If the officer lists signs such as fatigue, flushed face, or bloodshot eyes, these can be attributed to other factors than being impaired.
Jail time, probation, DUI School, community service, fines, and a driver’s license suspension are all possibilities if you are convicted of drunk driving; therefore, contacting a skilled Georgia attorney is extremely important. Your attorney can launch an investigation into your case to determine if any medication prescribed by a doctor led to your serious charges. Your attorney may be able to have your charges dismissed or even win your case.
For a free initial consultation regarding a Georgia prescription medication DUI arrest, please contact our law firm by completing our online form today.
