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# \[5] 2 - Driving Under the Influence (Drugs)

**Offense Classification:** **Misdemeanor / Felony** *(Depending on substance involved, injury caused, or prior offenses)*

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#### **Definition:**

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) occurs when a person **operates a motor vehicle while impaired by any controlled substance**, including illegal drugs, prescription medications, or over-the-counter substances known to impair cognitive or motor function. Like alcohol-related DUIs, this charge can escalate based on the resulting harm, prior convictions, or the substance involved.

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#### **Elements of the Crime:**

* The individual was **operating a motor vehicle** on a public roadway.
* The individual was **under the influence of a drug or controlled substance** that impaired safe vehicle operation.
* The substance **negatively affected motor coordination, reaction time, or judgment**.
* The arrest was **lawfully conducted by a peace officer** with probable cause or test results.

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#### **Penalties:**

**Misdemeanor:** *(First offense, no injuries or property damage)*

* **Jail Time:** Up to 6 months
* **Fine:** Up to $5,000
* **License Suspension:** Up to 1 year

**Felony:** *(Repeat offense, injury or property damage involved, or use of illegal substances)*

* **Jail Time:** 1 to 7 years
* **Fine:** Up to $15,000
* **License Suspension:** Up to 3 years

**Additional Consequences:**

* Mandatory **substance abuse treatment or counseling**
* **Vehicle impoundment**
* **Ignition interlock device** or restricted license upon reinstatement

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#### **Related Charges:**

[**\[5\] 1 - Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-1-driving-under-the-influence-alcohol.md) *(If alcohol was also involved in impairment)*\
[**\[5\] 3 - Reckless Driving**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-3-reckless-driving.md) *(If vehicle operation was unsafe or hazardous)*\
[**\[5\] 12 - Vehicular Assault**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-12-vehicular-assault.md) *(If DUID resulted in physical injury to another person)*\
[**\[5\] 13 - Vehicular Manslaughter**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-13-vehicular-manslaughter.md) *(If DUID resulted in a fatality)*


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