{"id":315,"date":"2021-02-10T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T16:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=315"},"modified":"2023-05-18T11:37:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:37:18","slug":"is-it-possible-to-receive-a-dui-charge-for-prescription-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/is-it-possible-to-receive-a-dui-charge-for-prescription-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it Possible to Receive A DUI Charge for Prescription Drugs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DUI.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-316\" width=\"250\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DUI.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DUI-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DUI-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, people associate DUI charges with\nalcohol. While this is the case most of the time, it\u2019s worth understanding that\nMaryland drivers can be convicted of DUI when impaired by any controlled\nsubstances \u2013 even prescription drugs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of an Attorney<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DUI cases are generally very easy to assess. If a driver\u2019s\nBAC is measured at or above .08 or above, they are charged with DUI. It\u2019s not\nas cut and dry when it comes to non-alcoholic drugs, however. In that case,\ndrivers are simply subject to the judgment of the responding officer. If they\ndeem that the driver was impaired, a DUI charge will come as a result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, there is a lot of room for discussion there. Was\nthe traffic stop legal? Was there probable cause that led to the need for a\nblood test? Was the impairment a fluke bodily reaction? Was the act\nintentional? These are avenues that you should be sure to explore with your\nattorney. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DUI Punishment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are convicted of DUI for prescription drugs, you will\nbe subject to the same penalties as those who measured above .08 BAC on their\nbreathalyzer test. That means you may be subject to a maximum of one year in\njail and a fine of $1,000. Naturally, these punishments can be lowered or\ndismissed altogether with the help of an expert attorney. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid These Mistakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our best initial advice if suspected of DUI is to keep\ncommunication to a minimum with law enforcement. Luckily, you are not required to\nspeak with them or comply with any sobriety tests that they subject you to. The\nonly way an officer can get around that is to obtain a warrant from a judge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Can Help You Avoid a DUI or DWI Conviction or Minimize Your Punishment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are facts about each specific case that can\nsignificantly reduce penalties if an experienced attorney who understands this\narea of law presents the case. The Law Office of Elizabeth A. Lawrence offers\nhigh-quality legal representation, personal attention, and professionalism to\nhelp defend the harsh penalties of DWIs, DUIs, and other serious traffic\noffenses in Maryland and District of Columbia. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/contact-us.php\">here<\/a> or call (410) 986-0088 to consult with an\nexperienced attorney today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More often than not, people associate DUI charges with alcohol. 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