Drugged Driving Another charge. Another real RESULT.

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Outcome: Dismissed!

Milwaukee Criminal Defense Lawyer Gets Charges Reduced for DUI While High

Like many other Wisconsin residents, this Milwaukee DUI client didn’t realize he could get a DUI/OWI for driving while he was high. Wisconsin drunk driving laws define intoxication as a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher OR being under the influence of ANY drugs or intoxicants.

This client thought the marijuana had worn off enough and he was fine to drive, but it can take weeks for THC to completely leave the body. Even though the driver’s senses were no longer impaired and only a small amount of marijuana was found in his system, it was enough evidence of impairment for a marijuana DUI charge. If convicted of a First Offense Drugged Driving charge, he faced OWI fines of $150 to $300.

This client was smart to turn to a qualified attorney with experience getting charges and fines reduced for driving while exceeding the legal limit of THC in Wisconsin. He called Tom Grieve, the Milwaukee lawyer most experienced with drugged driving charges. Tom Grieve understands the complex laws regarding DUI and OWI cases involving intoxicants other than alcohol.

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OWI Charges in Wisconsin Include Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medications

One of the most unexpected forms of intoxication considered in a Waukesha OWI charge is from prescription medications. Many strong medications specify to restrict or abstain from using heavy machinery. This specification is in place to inform patients of the possibility of the medication’s effect on a driver’s ability. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure their prescription medications do not interfere with their ability to drive. Over-the-counter medications, such as cold and flu medicine or strong antihistamines can have the same effect as prescription drugs on your ability to drive safely and can be considered a form of intoxication.

Controlled substances like cocaine and THC are also a form of intoxication considered in Wisconsin OWI charges. Controlled substances are one of the biggest contributors to OWI charges in Wisconsin. Learn more about WI OWI laws.

Contact the Milwaukee drugged driving lawyers at Grieve Law for a free legal consultation.