DWAI Defense Attorney in NY

Facing a Criminal Charge for Driving on Prescription Drugs?

Some prescription drugs can affect your driving by weakening your judgment or reaction time. If you've been charged with driving while ability impaired (DWAI) due to prescription drugs, you could be facing serious consequences and should contact a New York DWAI lawyer right away.

At Anelli Xavier, PC, our lawyers spend all their time representing clients accused of DWI and closely related crimes like DWAI. No matter where you are charged in New York State, we are confident our firm will give you the best possible outcome due to our extensive training and sole focus on DWI Defense. Contact us today to discuss your charges.

Which Drugs Make It Dangerous to Drive?

Prescription drugs like Ambien and Rozerem are perfectly legal to possess and use if you have a valid prescription for them, but if you drive after taking a drug that is proven to impair driving, you could find yourself charged with the criminal offense of driving while ability impaired.

Many prescription drugs can also impair driving in combination with even very small amounts of alcohol. If the police believe your driving was impaired by a combination of prescription drugs and alcohol, you can be charged with DWAI/Combination.

The criminal and administrative penalties for DWAI/Drug and DWAI/Combination are identical to the penalties for driving while intoxicated by alcohol (DWI).

When you fill a prescription drug, the pharmacy will give you a set of instructions. These are often in small print and may be hard to find, but they will say whether the drug affects driving. Generally, sedatives and antihistamines are among the more dangerous drugs for drivers.

Take Your Defense Seriously. Call an Attorney Today.

Even if you honestly did not know you were not supposed to drive after taking a prescription drug, it is still possible be convicted of DWAI/Drug. It is important to hire an attorney who understands the defense strategies that can be used to fight your charges.

Our firm has a great deal of experience defending clients against DWAI/Drug charges, including prescription drug charges. Contact us to discuss what we can do to protect your rights and avoid or reduce the serious consequences of a New York DWAI conviction.