Many people are unaware that they can face DUI charges if police suspect them of driving under the influence of drugs — even prescription drugs that you are taking legally. The effect on your driving privileges and insurance costs can be devastating.
At Patel Law, PC, we bring years of experience to the defense of people throughout Central Illinois who are charged with drug-related DUI in Champaign-Urbana, Danville and Decatur. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
Lawyer Baku N. Patel is a former Champaign County and Vermilion County senior prosecutor who understands DUI charges from both a prosecution and defense point of view.
Why Was I Arrested for DUI?
If police stop you for a traffic violation and have reasonable suspicion that you are driving under the influence, you may be asked to take a field sobriety test or Breathalyzer test. While you can refuse to take these tests, you will face a one-year suspension of your driver's license for refusal.
If the Breathalyzer test comes up negative, the police officer may suspect that you are under the influence of prescription medication or a controlled substance such as marijuana. However, proving that you have drugs in your system may be difficult for police. If police compel you to give a blood test at the hospital, the DUI lawyers at Patel Law, PC, will make sure your rights were not violated and suppress any evidence illegally seized.
The penalties for a DUI conviction include up to a $2,500 fine, possible imprisonment for up to one year and loss of full driving privileges for one year. In addition, you would face a requirement to purchase SR-22 high-risk insurance, which can add thousands of dollars to your insurance costs.
To protect yourself from consequences like these, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible and do not make any statements to police that could tend to incriminate you.
Contact a Prescription Medication DUI Attorney Serving Danville, Decatur and Champaign-Urbana
To schedule a free consultation, call Champaign-Urbana drug-related DUI attorney Baku Patel at 217-903-4867 (888-341-0748 toll free) or complete our online contact form.
