Duis With Medication On The Rise In Arizona

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Arizona DUI surge linked to medication without alcohol

In Phoenix Arizona, did you know you can get an Arizona DUI without being drunk, or having had any alcohol at all? Its true. You can get a DUI if you are impaired to the slightest degree due
to being under the influence of medication. Arizona imposes harsh penalties for any type of DUI
regardless of if it is alcohol or medication related.

According to recent news agencies (source Arizona Department of Public Safety Laboratory ) report Arizona arrests + 377% surged in 2009 over from 2001 due to DUIs linked to legally prescribed medications such as anti-depressants (Valium and Xanax) and benzodiazepine (psychoactive drugs, such as those used to treat muscle pain, anxiety or insomnia). Arrests can occur even if you are driving impaired due to an over the counter accessible medication. If the law enforcement officers stop you, and suspect you of driving impaired, in absence of alcohol use you will be subjected to a toxicology testing based on blood draw or urine sample. If the results are positive, you will later be charged with a DUI. The severities of the DUI charges will be based on how much of the substance (s) was or were found in your bodily system based on toxicology results.

Punishments can include fines, fees, and incarceration. For example, Arizona DUI laws specify that a person must serve at least 24 hours in jail if convicted of even the most basic or misdemeanor Arizona DUI charge. This will increase quickly to 30 days for an Arizona extreme DUI, then 45 days for an Arizona Super Extreme DUI. The maximum jail sentence for any single misdemeanor DUI charge in Arizona is 180 days.

It can easily happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. So if you have taken any medications that
may impair your ability to drive safely, you are better off getting a ride to your destination from family friend, taxi or other source who is not impaired. Leave the keys; you and everyone else will have piece of mind and be a lot safer on the road.

About the Author:
James Novak is an Arizona DUI and Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney. As an experienced Arizona Attorney, James Novak understands how an Arizona DUI or Arizona Criminal charge can adversely affect a persons life. Arizona has some of the toughest DUI laws in the country. And with them comes harsh punishments. As a Former Arizona Prosecutor, experienced DUI defense Attorney, Arizona Law Firm founder, experienced trial litigator, James has defended hundreds of DUI cases.

James Novak holds four advanced education degrees. In addition to his Jurist Doctorate degree (Attorney at Law) James Novak also holds a Degree from the School of Engineering. His third advanced degree was awarded in Arizona where he received a Masters in Counseling/Educa

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