Opioid OUI charges may involve prescription medications such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, or morphine.
⚠️ Key Issue
👉 Even legally prescribed medications can lead to OUI charges if they impair driving.
🚨 Common Allegations
- Slow reaction time
- Impaired judgment
- Drowsiness
🧠 Legal Complexity
- Presence of drug ≠ impairment
- Prescription use complicates prosecution
💣 Defense Strategies
- Valid prescription
- Lack of impairment evidence
- Improper testing procedures