Can I Be Arrested for DWI for Prescription Drugs?
Posted on Aug 24, 2012 1:10pm PDT
Not only can you be arrested for driving while under the influence of certain prescription drugs, but you can be convicted, and have a DWI conviction placed on your permanent driving record as well. The state of Texas considers that any substance, such as alcohol or drugs, which has been shown to impair an individual's mental and/or physical abilities, can be cause for DWI. That is why most prescriptions, and medical professionals, will warn patients not to drive within a certain time period, or at all, after taking their prescription medications.
If you have been pulled over, or arrested for DWI, one of the first things the officer will do is ask to administer breath and blood tests to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or whether you are under the influence of another substance. A "positive" breath or blood test does not confirm guilt, however, so it is vital that you contact a knowledgeable DWI attorney at The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson immediately following your arrest. I will then be able to review your case, advise you on how best to proceed, and provide you with the aggressive representation you deserve.
I am The DWI Trial Guy™. I specialize in representing DWI clients in and around Collin County [TX], and I have won well over 70% of the cases I represent. In fact, many prosecutors would rather settle than face me in court. I understand how frightening and emotional it can be to be arrested for a DWI, especially if you were only taking a doctor-ordered prescription, not drinking or doing recreational drugs. I also know that your life and reputation can be dramatically impacted after a DWI arrest, which is why I urge you to contact my firm as soon as possible.
If you have been arrested for DWI for prescription drugs, contact a Collin County DWI lawyer at my firm immediately.