Driving Under the Influence of Prescription or Unlawful Drugs
DUI Prescription and Illegal Drugs Lawyer in Delaware
In today's society the use of prescription drugs is more prevalent than ever. These drugs can be commonly prescribed for a plethora of ailments, syndromes & disorders such as: Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Pain among others. With the rise in the amount of prescribed drugs in our society there is also a rise in the amount of DUI's involving prescription narcotics instead of alcohol. Despite the fact that these prescriptions explicitly say not to drive or operate machinery while taking medication, people still do. In addition, the use of recreational drugs is ever increasing in our culture. You need to know quite simply that you can be charged with a DUI without having consumed any alcohol. Any drugs in your system, whether prescribed or not, which impair your ability to drive means that you are guilty of being DUI. This is true EVEN IF YOUR DOCTOR PRESCRIBED THE DRUG FOR YOUR MEDICAL NEEDS!
If you have been charged with a non-alcohol related DUI please contact the Law Office of Kevin P. O'Neill by calling 302 622 9500. Or, email Mr. O'Neill using his website homepage.
Having been practicing Criminal & DUI Law for well over two decades in Delaware. Mr O'Neill fully qualified to aggressively and thoroughly represent those charged with non alcohol DUI's. However, a qualified DUI drug attorney knows that not every DUI arrest ends up in a conviction. There are often plea deals or first time offender programs for those that qualify.
Please understand that impairment based on prescription drugs or illegal drugs present special challenges for the police. If field tests are undertaken, the tell tale signs of alcohol impairment may not be present. Sometimes the officer is working on a mere hunch that will not support his arrest decision. Please understand that you still have valid constitutional rights if the charge is DUI based on a mere suspicion of drug impairment. These are odorless crimes.
Often times neither the police nor the citizen know if they are truly impaired by prescription drugs. You should never, ever drive while impaired by any drug whatsoever, but do not be convicted based on the mere suspicion that you may be DUI. You should try to defend yourself.
Common Prescription Drugs Associated With Drug DUI
Percocet Ambien
Vicodin Lunesta
Xanax Phenergan
Valium Flexeril
Common Recreational Drugs Associated With Drug DUI
Cocaine Ecstasy
Marijuana Heroin
Methamphetamines Crack Cocaine
Commonly Exhibited Behaviors of Prescription & Illegal Drug Ingestion
Slurred Speech
Altered Pupils
Decreased Motor Function
Changes in Breathing
Helping You Navigate Through the Judicial System
Being charged with a Drug DUI can be a very stressful and convoluted legal battle. The Law Office of Kevin O'Neill is well equipped to handle your case. As an efficient and methodical DUI Drug Lawyer Mr. O'Neill completely examines evidences used against you for mistakes or technical flaws. Provided the medications are legally prescribed that will also be reiterated to the prosecution. If you need a forensic chemist to come in to testify on your behalf, Mr. ONeill has the resources and contacts to bring in the best expert on your behalf. Kevin O.Neill will work relentlessly to demonstrate that the prescribed drug was taken at the prescribed, therapeutic level.
