What Are the Penalties in Drug DUI Cases in California?

The penalties for prescription DUI are the same as for alcohol DUIs for the most part. If somebody is convicted of driving under the influence of prescription medication, the minimum penalties are going to include the probation period, fines and fees, and alcohol and drug education classes.

Anyone who is convicted of driving under the influence, including on prescription medication on a first time DUI, could be looking at up to 6 months in county jail and on a second time DUI, up to one year.

The consequences of an alcohol DUI can become very significant very quickly. That’s especially true for a situation where somebody had an alcohol DUI maybe 8 to 10 years ago, and then down the road ended up getting arrested for a prescription medication. They could be looking at mandatory jail time even if they were completely alcohol free.

Would Someone Be Required to Have an Interlock Ignition Device in Their Vehicle After a DUI with Prescription Drugs?

In Los Angeles County, anybody convicted of an alcohol DUI is required to put an ignition interlock device in their car. However, if the code section is for driving under the influence of drugs alone, they would not have that same requirement.

You may be able to have the Penalties in a Drug DUI Case reduced by contacting a DUI Defense Attorney. Call the law office of Attorney Mark Rosenfeld for a free initial consultation at (310) 424-3145 and get the information and legal answers you’re seeking.

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