DUI and Drugs
Under Georgia law, you can be prosecuted for driving while impaired by either drugs or alcohol or both. Even if the drugs are legitimately prescribed by a doctor (i.e.: pain pills after a surgery) you are still subject to prosecution for driving while impaired.
If you are found to be driving with illegal substances in your blood stream (i.e.: cocaine, heroin, etc.) this fact alone is enough for a conviction. Furthermore, if you have drugs on your person (i.e.: in your pocket) when you are arrested, you will also be charged with possession. If you allow a search of your vehicle at the time of your arrest, you will be charged with the possession any other contraband items (i.e.: more drugs) that are found. Additionally, if you are convicted of possession of any amount of any illegal drug your driver’s license will be suspended whether you were driving or not when you were arrested.
There are very serious consequences for drug possession charges; up to 15 years on your first offense depending on the substance, and your second conviction is automatically a felony.