Results tagged “driving under the influence of drugs” from DUI Lawyers & Attorneys News

 

It is a crime in all 50 states to drive under the influence of an illegal drug, narcotic, or controlled substance.  While many people are aware of this law, most people are surprised to learn they can also be arrested on DUI of drug charges for driving under the influence of a prescription drug. 

Any time a driver consumes a prescription drug or over-the-counter medication that affects his or her ability to safely drive a vehicle, he or she can be arrested on DUI charges.  Just like illegal drugs, prescription and over-the-counter medications have the ability to impair a driver's level of alertness and reaction time.  Even something as seemingly harmless as Nyquil can cause a driver to become drowsy, ultimately increasing his or her chances of causing a serious or fatal accident.

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If you have been arrested on drug-related DUI charges, you stand to face the same penalties as those people charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.  However, if illegal drugs were found in your vehicle when you were pulled over, you could face additional criminal penalties for having an unlawful drug in your possession. 

When faced with these charges, it is important that you take the appropriate steps to defend your rights.  The first step is contacting an experienced DUI defense attorney who can provide you with the aggressive and dedicated defense you need against your charges.

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In Skokie, Illinois, a man is facing driving under the influence of drugs and intent to deliver charges.  The man was arrested by police in Evanston after he caused a DUI accident that led to five people being injured. 

Police say that the man had been driving a Pontiac G6 sedan on Ridge Avenue.  He ran a red light and hit a Nissan Altima that was heading west on Davis Street.  Three people in the Pontiac, including the driver, and two people inside the Altima had to be taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.  Police say that after the crash, the man operating the Pontiac continued to drive.  He eventually hit and knocked down a traffic pole.

26 year old Anthony Jackson was later revealed to be the DUI offender.  Police report that he was under the influence of both alcohol and drugs when the accident occurred.  Jackson was charged with DUI, possession of a controlled substance and intent to deliver.  Police also issued him with traffic citations for disobeying a traffic control device, failure to reduce speed and avoid an accident, damage to city property, negligent driving and driving without a seatbelt.

After the accident, Jackson was subjected to tests to see which drugs were in his system.

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In Auburn, Massachusetts, it has been reported that school bus driver was stopped for suspicion of DUI after she was spotted swerving into oncoming traffic.  The driver, 43 year old Lisa Delorto, had just dropped students off at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School right before police were contacted at 11 AM.  Police were called by witnesses who thought Delorto was driving erratically.

Moments after calls were placed to police, law enforcement units spotted the empty bus swerving into the westbound lane on Route 20.  Once police were able to stop Delorto on Washington Streets, they asked her to perform field sobriety tests.  She consented to the tests and then failed them.

Police then searched her vehicle, where they found bottles of hydromorphine and lorozapam.  When police asked to see her prescriptions for the medications, Delorto said she did not have them with her.

Auburn officers charged Delorto with driving under the influence of narcotics, driving negligently and also a marked lanes violation.  Delorto was released on bail after pleading not guilty. 

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In Elizabethtown, Tennessee, a woman who was at a Sonic drive-in mistook a police officer for a car hop.  According to reports, the woman was driving under the influence and in possession of drug paraphernalia when a police officer pulled her over.  Police were alerted this past Saturday when a driver called 911 to report that the woman had struck numerous vehicles while pulling into the Sonic drive-in.

When the police officer, Sarah Ellison, found the woman, she was slumped over the steering wheel of her car.  Officer Ellison tried to get the woman's attention.  However, instead of realizing a police officer was at her car window, the woman thought it was a Sonic car hop and handed the officer twenty dollars.  The woman continued to appear confused even when Officer Ellison identified herself several times.

Shortly after, the woman was placed under arrest.  Officer Ellison reports that she found a syringe, a spoon with white powder and several bottles of prescription medication in the woman's car. 

This past Tuesday, the woman appeared in court to address her criminal charges.
 
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Artie Lange, the comedian and radio show personality best known as Howard Stern's sidekick, has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of a habit-producing substance.

Lange was arrested on July 10 on DUI charges following a minor traffic accident that took place in New Jersey. Fortunately no one, including Lange, suffered any serious injuries.

Lange claims the drugs in his system were prescribed sleeping pills, which he said he had taken the night before the accident.

The judge presiding over the case has revoked Lange's driving privileges for seven months. 

DUI charges can be brought against any individual who is found to be under the influence of drugs, regardless of whether or not the drug in question is an illegal drug or a prescription or over-the-counter medication. As long as the drug has affected the driver's ability to safely operate the vehicle, the driver can be charged with DUI.

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In Seaford, Delaware, a man was recently charged with driving under the influence (DUI) for the 4th time.  Keith N. Truitt, 34 years old, was arrested after leading police on a chase that ended when he crashed his vehicle into another car.

Once police managed to apprehend Truitt, they placed him under arrest for felony DUI, assaulting a police officer, offensive touching, driving after judgment prohibited and a variety of other traffic violations.  He was the held in the Sussex Correctional Institution as he was unable to arrange for bail.   

Police report that the DUI arrest occurred at 3:15 PM yesterday.  Police noticed that Truitt was driving erratically while they were investigating an assault complaint on Cedar Street.  When they noticed Truitt, they attempted to make him stop his car, but he continued to drive while police chased close behind. 

Truitt did not stop driving until he ran a stop sign, collided with a minivan and eventually lost control of his vehicle.   He managed to slide through a homeowner's lawn and cut a telephone pole in half while trying to evade police.  Once Truitt crashed, he attempted to flee the scene on foot, but was caught by police.  He then persisted to fight officers and even struck one policeman in the face before he was handcuffed.

Immediately following the struggle, Truitt was taken into custody.  Investigations later revealed that he had been driving under the influence of cocaine, marijuana and alcohol.

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