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Operating under the influence of a controlled substance and operating under the influence of a restricted controlled substance are separate OWI charges that carry harsh penalties. It's possible to be charged even if the substance in question was a legal prescription. The attorneys at Mishlove and Stuckert, LLC are Wisconsin's best of the best when it comes to OWI defense—put them in your corner today.
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Other types of charges
for operating under the influence
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that can be filed against an individual
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are charges for operating
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under the influence
of a controlled substance
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and also operating under the influence
of a restricted controlled substance.
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Controlled substances are drugs that
are usually considered to be legal drugs
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or drugs that can be prescribed
by a doctor.
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However, if an individual is taking drugs,
even if it's prescribed by a doctor,
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if an officer stops them
for a driving offense
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or if they're in an accident,
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and if an officer believes that individual
might be under the influence
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of whatever controlled substance
they might be on,
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even if it is a prescription,
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a prosecutor can still charge
someone and litigate
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an operating under the influence
of a controlled substance case
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against an individual.
