What is Drugged Driving?
Officially known as an OUI or Operating Under the Influence, drugged driving is the specific term used for cases where it is alleged a person operated a vehicle under the influence of any drugs including but not limited heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and any similar controlled substances. This is an incredibly dangerous proposition and one that no one should risk and it’s understandable why the police might be particularly upset when they find someone who has made this decision. The consequences for drugged driving are serious and comparable to the drunk driving consequences for those who are familiar with the longer-standing set of OUI and DUI laws.
The Consequences of Drug Driving
Like like drunk driving, the consequences for driving while under the influence of controlled substances is based on several factors including the level of impairment and whether or not there are prior convictions. Consequences range from a period of license suspension and a fine to several years of incarceration.
First Offense Drugged Driving
- Minimum
- 150 Days License Suspension
- $500 Fines
- Maximum
- 1 Year Probation
- $2,000 Fines
- 364 Days in Jail
- Drug Treatment
Second Offense Drugged Driving
- Minimum
- 3 Years Restricted License Suspension
- $700 Fines
- 7 Days in Jail
- Maximum
- 1 Year Probation
- $2,000 Fines
- 364 Days in Jail
- Drug Treatment
Third Offense Drugged Driving
- Minimum
- 6 Years Restricted License Suspension
- $1,100 Fines
- 30 Days in Jail
- Maximum
- 6 Years Restricted License Suspension
- $5,000 Fines
- 5 Years in Jail
- Drug Treatment
Fourth and All Other Drugged Driving Offenses
- Minimum
- 8 Years Restricted License Suspension
- $2,100 Fines
- 6 Months in Jail
- Maximum
- 8 Years Restricted License Suspension
- $5,000 Fines
- 5 Years in Jail
- Drug Treatment
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