Prescription Drugs and DUI
Many prescription medications come with warning labels indicating that the user should not operate heavy machinery while taking that medication. However, many people are not aware that they can be charged with driving under the influence if they are pulled over for erratic driving while using prescription medications. Even if a person is using prescription medications legally, they may be charged with a criminal act for operating a motor vehicle.
If you or someone you know has been accused of DUI while taking prescription medication, you need an experienced legal professional to ensure that your legal rights are fully protected. Contact Rhode Island DUI defense lawyer James Powderly at 401-662-9006 today to learn more about what you can do to fight the charges against you.
Penalties for Prescription Drug DUI
The penalties for a prescription drug DUI conviction are the same as those for driving under the influence of alcohol. These include:
- Imprisonment for up to 1 year
- Up to 60 hours of community service
- Fines of up to $300
- Highway assessment up to $500
- License suspension up to 180 days
If you have been charged with prescription drug DUI, or any other intoxicated driving charge, you need to make sure you do everything you can to avoid a conviction and the penalties listed above.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know has been accused of driving under the influence of prescription drugs, contact Rhode Island DUI defense attorney James Powderly today at 401-662-9006 to begin formulating your defense.
