HOW CAN I BE ARRESTED FOR DUI IF I DIDNT DRINK ALCOHOL BUT ONLY TOOK A PRESCRIPTION/ NON PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION AND THEN DROVE?
The basic DUI law in California, Vehicle Code section 23152(a), states: It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, to drive a motor vehicle. The drug can be any legal, illegal, prescription or nonprescription substance, other than alcohol, that affects the brain, nervous system or muscles. Under the influence means not being able to operate your vehicle with the caution characteristic of a sober person. If you take something that affects your ability to drive safely then you could be arrested for DUI. However, the prosecutor has to prove the drug affected your ability to drive safely. That is very difficult and therefore, many dui-drug cases are very beatable!