Yes—you can be charged with DUI in Pennsylvania even if you’re only taking medication legally prescribed to you. Pennsylvania law makes it illegal to drive while impaired by any drug, including those prescribed by a doctor.
How It Works
If an officer believes you’re impaired, and your blood test shows the presence of a controlled substance—even at therapeutic levels—you could be charged with DUI.
Common Prescription Drugs Leading to DUI Charges:
- Oxycodone
- Xanax
- Valium
- Adderall
- Medical marijuana
No “Safe Limit” Like Alcohol
Unlike alcohol DUIs, there’s no set legal limit for prescription drugs. If law enforcement believes you were impaired, that may be enough to charge you—even if you took the medication exactly as prescribed.
Why These Charges Are Defensible
Many factors can affect impairment. We work with medical experts to challenge the assumption that you were under the influence. Blood test results don’t always tell the full story.
The McShane Firm Fights Drug-Based DUI Charges
These cases are complex. You need attorneys who understand toxicology, pharmacology, and the law. We’ve successfully defended hundreds of prescription-drug DUI cases. Call us today.
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