Can someone be arrested if they are taking a prescription?
Definitely. Minnesota Statute states that it is a violation if a person drives, operates, or is in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance . It does not matter if the person has a prescription or not (it is, however, an affirmative defense if they are taking the prescription as prescribed). It also states that it is a violation to be knowingly under the influence of a hazardous substance that affects the nervous system, brain, or muscles of the person so as to substantially impair the person’s ability to drive or operate the motor vehicle. Those items include paint, paint thinner, glue, etc.
