Brian explains that if you are under the influence of a prescription drug while driving, you can still be held accountable — just as you would be if it were alcohol — even if you have a prescription. The prescription means you can legally consume the drug — it doesn’t mean you can take it and then drive (that’s what those little warning labels on the bottle are for!)

A caller got a ticket — it seemed like a parking ticket — for being parked near a place where narcotics are sold. Brian explains that this is not a “ticket” — it is a misdemeanor and a very serious charge. Still, with proper representation, the matter could be resolved well.

When charged with possession of a controlled substance, this caller to The Law Show pled guilty and lost his license for six months. Unfortunately, he drives for a living and is now encountering roadblock after roadblock when applying for employment. Take a listen to get an understanding of the different ways a criminal offense can affect your criminal record and your driving record… and if expungement is even a possibility.