How High Is Too High To Drive In Arizona?

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Did you know that simply following

your doctor’s orders could result in DUI

charges in Arizona?

The state takes a strong stance against drugged driving, as even

the presence of prescription drugs in a motorist’s system may be

enough to support DUI charges. At the Rosenstein Law Group, we

explain how DUI laws apply to drugged driving, and how this could

impact your case.

Let’s take a closer look at driving under the influence of

prescription drugs in Arizona.

In this presentation, we will discuss

» How the strict Arizona Laws apply to drug DUI cases

» The different charges you may be facing if you use a

prescription medication before driving

» The impact of following your doctor’s prescription on drug

DUI charges

10% Drugged driving arrests

have been on the rise

in Arizona, as over 10 percent

of all DUIs are drug-related.

There are two ways in which you may

be charged with drug DUI in Arizona:

if you are actually under the influence

of the drug

if you have any trace of the drugs present

in your system.

O R

The state often charges motorists

under both provisions of the DUI law,

meaning you will have to defend

yourself against two DUI charges.

Even if you are able to

demonstrate that you

were not under the

influence of the drug,

you may still be

convicted of DUI if

the drugs are present

in your system.

Having a valid

prescription from your

doctor and following

that prescription

accordingly may not

result in DUI charges

being dismissed.

Before you get behind the wheel after

taking prescription drugs, be sure that

you know how these laws could impact

your case.

Remember:

» You may be facing two separate DUI charges if you have used

prescription drugs before driving

» You do not necessarily need to be impaired to be convicted

» A valid prescription is not necessarily a defense to these charges

To learn more about how

Arizona’s DUI laws apply to

prescription medications,

please read our white paper

on this important issue.

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