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Blog 2017 August Understanding Prescription Drug DWIs
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Understanding Prescription Drug DWIs

Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates || 16-Aug-2017

Not only can you be charged with a DWI for driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs in Texas, you can also be charged while operating a vehicle on prescription drugs. Although pain medication is typically the main accomplice, other medications – like over-the-counter drugs – may equally impair a person’s ability to drive.

Aren’t Prescription Drugs Legal?

It is a common misconception that if something is considered legal, such as prescription medications, then a person under the influence is able to avoid criminal charges involving the use of the controlled substances. In the eyes of the law, however, that is not the case.

Consider prescribed medication like alcohol. Alcohol consumption is technically legal for those who are 21 years of age or older. But when alcohol consumption is combined with operating a motor vehicle, it can result in possible DWI charges. So the practice of taking prescription medicine is fine on its own, as long as it is not combined with driving.

Commonly prescribed medications that are known to increase your chances of getting arrested in Texas include:

  • Xanax
  • Ambien
  • Vicodin
  • Codeine
  • Tylenol PM
  • Benadryl
  • Claritin
  • Alprazolam

Keep in mind, a first-time DWI conviction is considered a Class B misdemeanor. This misdemeanor is punishable by a jail sentence of up to 180 days and a maximum fine of $2,000.

If you were arrested for and charged with a DWI in Texas and need experienced legal counsel, contact our Fort Worth criminal defense attorney at Jerry Loftin & Associates for a free consultation today.

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