Arlington Drugged Driving Attorney

Were you charged with driving under the influence of drugs, sometimes called “drug DWI?” This is a charge that you must fight or you could lose your driver’s license and face additional penalties.

Bruce Ashworth, Attorney at Law, in Arlington, provides representation to people facing drugged driving charges as well as DWI charges. These are serious offenses that can immediately affect your life and your ability to work, go to school or care for your family. Attorney Bruce Ashworth understands that the consequences of a drugged driving conviction are harsh. He will put his experience of over 30 years to work for you. As a Texas Board of Legal Specialization criminal law board-certified lawyer, he is considered an expert in criminal defense.

You May Be Charged With Two Crimes In Texas Drugged Driving Cases

Marijuana: Recreational marijuana is not legal in Texas at this time. If you are charged with drugged driving while under the influence of marijuana, you will face drug DWI charges and, if you have marijuana in your possession, you may also face drug possession charges. You will need a tough lawyer to fight these charges.

Controlled substances: These illegal drugs include cocaine, heroin, meth, ecstasy, LSD, ketamine and steroids. Marijuana and prescription drugs are also considered controlled substances. Possession of controlled substances is a separate offense that you may be charged with if you have a controlled substance in your possession.

Prescription drugs: Even when they are legally prescribed by your doctor, these drugs can lead to drugged driving charges if you misuse or overuse them. Taking someone else’s prescription drugs is a crime as is buying prescription drugs from a drug dealer. Some commonly misused prescription drugs are Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Oxycodone, OxyContin, Vicodin, Ambien and codeine. The prosecutor may also charge you with possession of a controlled substance if they find any on you or in your possession.

If You Are Legally Prescribed Pain Medicine, Could You Still Be Charged With Drugged Driving In Texas?

Yes, even if you were legally prescribed pain medicine by your doctor, you can be charged with drugged driving if you are under the influence of the medicine. Impaired driving is illegal, no matter how you obtained the drug.

Is It Illegal To Be Under The Influence Of Marijuana And Driving In Texas?

Yes, it is illegal to be under the influence of marijuana under any circumstances in Texas, including while driving. If you are charged with and convicted of drugged driving, you will face the same penalties and consequences as you would if convicted of DWI.

Put Expert Criminal Defense Representation On Your Side

Attorney Ashworth is a board-certified expert in criminal defense in Texas. He has taken hundreds of DWI and drugged driving cases and provided strong defense for his clients. You can count on his experience and his reputation.

To discuss your drugged driving case, call him in Arlington at 817-873-1293. You can send him an email if you prefer. He will reply to you shortly.