There are many factors that can impact BAC (blood alcohol concentration) levels. It’s important to know how alcohol affects your particular body so you can avoid getting a DUI. But there’s one factor that many people overlook – medications. Many medications affect BAC levels and many – perhaps even – most patients have no idea how they could be putting themselves at risk for taking them before driving.
Ask about medicine side affects
Anytime you’re prescribed a medication, it’s important to ask about any side affects that you may experience. You should talk about the possible affects this medication may have on you, including how it could affect BAC levels. Sometimes doctors let patients know that they shouldn’t drive while taking a particular medication, but may don’t, so be proactive and ask, or you might find yourself unexpectedly dealing with a DUI.
Dealing with a surprise DUI?
A DUI is the worst kind of surprise. Perhaps you saw those familiar red, white, and blue police car lights behind your vehicle and were shocked to realize that they were for you. Then the police officer questioned you, asked you to complete some field sobriety tests and submit to a Breathalyzer, and then before you even knew what was happening, you were being taken away in handcuffs.
It’s a complete nightmare scenario for anyone, particularly since California has some of the harshest DUI laws in the country, but you should know that your situation isn’t hopeless.
The judge or jury will be focused on finding the answers to 2 key questions:
- Were you driving while intoxicated, either as a result of alcohol, drugs, or prescription or nonprescription medication.
- Did the arresting officer have enough probable cause to arrest you, and during the arrest, did he or she follow all of the proper procedures during your roadside evaluation and subsequent arrest?
Prevent conviction, or at least the harshest potential penalties, with Attorney Chambers
Having a DUI conviction on your record doesn’t just make your driving privileges disappear for awhile or completely – you’ll also have to pay steep fines, attend DUI classes, and jail time may even be part of your sentence. Make sure you avoid conviction or at least receive the lightest possible DUI penalties by calling Attorney Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm to defend you throughout your case.
He’ll provide essential personalized recommendations and legal advice throughout your case, and present your side of the case in the best possible light in court. He’ll do everything in his power to achieve the ideal outcome in your case.
Anyone who’s been arrested for DUI in Southern California should call the Chambers Law Firm ASAP to schedule a free initial consultation with Attorney Chambers. You only have 10 days from the date of your arrest to challenge the suspension of your license with a DMV hearing.
Call 714-760-4088, email dchambers@clfca.com, or use the chat box below to get in touch with the staff at the Chambers Law Firm and schedule your appointment with Attorney Chambers now.
