If you are taking prescription medications under your doctor’s orders, you could still find yourself facing DUI charges. Learn more about Arizona’s drugged driving laws and the possible penalties that may result if you are convicted of the offense.

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2. 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.

3. 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

4. 10%
Drugged driving arrests
have been on the rise
in Arizona, as over 10 percent
of all DUIs are drug-related.

5. 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.
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6. The state often charges motorists
under both provisions of the DUI law,
meaning you will have to defend
yourself against two DUI charges.

7. 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.

8. Having a valid
prescription from your
doctor and following
that prescription
accordingly may not
result in DUI charges
being dismissed.

9. Before you get behind the wheel after
taking prescription drugs, be sure that
you know how these laws could impact
your case.

10. 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

11. 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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