Typically, being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) means you were caught with alcohol in your system. However, it may surprise you to learn that a DUI arrest does not necessarily involve the consumption of alcohol.
The keywords to keep in mind here are “under the influence”. Hence, this may also include something being under the influence of medication. Think of common drugs prescribed for common health issues like high blood pressure, heart conditions, or depression. These drugs typically have warnings regarding their side effects like nausea, blurred vision, or drowsiness.
You may be charged with a DUI if you experienced tiredness as a result of your medication and decided it was wise to pull up to a parking lot or the side of the road to sleep the effects off. In this situation, the “actual physical control” may factor in, because even if your car is not running, the vehicle keys are on or near your person, thus making you in “actual physical control” of the vehicle.
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