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Can You Be Charged with DUI After Taking Prescription Drugs?

By Pierce Blitch

 

Many people don’t realize they can be charged with DUI even if they only took prescription or some over-the-counter medications. Driving or being in control of a vehicle while under the influence of illegal and some prescription or over the counter drugs is illegal. If it can be proven that the taking of a prescription drug made it unsafe for you to drive, you will face DUI charges.

Understanding the Impact

Being charged with DUI, especially when only prescription drugs are involved, can be devastating. We represent clients whether it’s their first DUI arrest or they have multiple offenses. If the arresting officer lacked probable cause, if there were issues with your breath or blood test results, or if other extenuating circumstances exist, we will fight to get your charges dismissed.

Fighting for Your Rights

With our attorneys on your side, you can be confident that we will strive to ensure you receive a fair trial. We will challenge and discredit the evidence against you. To learn more about how we can help protect your freedom, contact our firm immediately.

Conclusion

Facing DUI charges for prescription drugs is serious, but you don’t have to face it alone. At The Blitch Law Firm, we are here to fight for you.

CALL THE Blitch Law Firm ATTORNEYS AT LAW TODAY TO DISCUSS YOUR CASE 

We fight for you, and we don’t back down. Every criminal charge holds potentially life-altering consequences. We don’t hold back on providing our clients the best possible criminal defense available. Nearly all the attorneys at The Blitch Law Firm are former Assistant District Attorneys, so our unique insight on how the prosecution approaches cases equips us with the ability to see the case from all sides. If you, a family member, or a close friend faces criminal charges, contact The Blitch Law Firm today at 706-434-8770 or visit us at 7004 Evans Town Center Blvd., Third Floor, Evans, Georgia 30809 to discuss your unique case and our creative defense strategies with one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys.

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