What Should Drivers Know About Delayed Drug Results?
What should drivers know about delayed drug results in a DUI? A DUI charge is 'under the influence,' which covers far more than alcohol, explains Fort Lauderdale attorney Regina Tsombanakis. Some drugs—including prescriptions—linger 48 hours to a week, so a later test can register positive. Once it does, the burden shifts to you to prove you weren't impaired.
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Answered by Regina Tsombanakis · Fort Lauderdale, FL
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— why 'under the influence' reaches far beyond alcohol
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What should drivers know about delayed drug results?
A DUI charge is 'under the influence,' which reaches far beyond alcohol—some drugs, including prescriptions, linger 48 hours to a week, so a later test can register positive, and once it does the burden shifts to you to prove you weren't impaired.
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