HELP!!! Charged with OWI because of N medication
Is there anyone else that has dealt with this? I am being charged with an Operating while Intoxicated on my own Narcolepsy medication. The officer said he thought I was taking to much medication. The officer was a drug testing expert is what I was told but didn’t recognize any of the side effects of my medications. I had a list of all of my medications on paper and got onto my insurance website to show them directly what medications I take and why I take them. None of that seemed to matter and now I am fighting not going to jail!! I can drive as long as I am taking my medication correctly and have been doing so since I was diagnosed at age 26. I am now 53.
What a horrible situation,
. A conviction for Operating while Intoxicated is a scary thing to have on your record. Usually, the police don't have the power to change a charge once it's been issued. You have to deal with the prosecutor and that means figuring out who in the district attorney's office handles the court where you are scheduled to appear. Though you can reach out to the prosecutor yourself, you are probably better off with a lawyer, especially given the seriousness of the charge. I am no expert, but I would guess that the prosecutor will be cooperative if there are no other factors, like an accident or excessive speed.
I hope that others chime in here if they have had similar experiences. Please keep us posted. I will be thinking and worrying about you. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member)
