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Urgent: Why DUI Means More Than Just Alcohol

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Is a DUI only about alcohol? No, explains San Jose attorney Stuart Kirchick—California law covers any controlled substance or drug that impairs your ability to drive safely, including prescription medications. He notes a growing share of recent prosecutions involve marijuana. Impairment, not just a blood-alcohol number, is what drives these cases.

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Answered by Stuart Kirchick · San Jose, CA

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— why any impairing controlled substance can support a DUI

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a DUI only about alcohol?

No—California law covers any controlled substance or drug that impairs your ability to drive safely, including prescription medications. A growing share of recent prosecutions involve marijuana, and impairment, not just a blood-alcohol number, is what drives these cases.

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