Woman in Las Vegas to Plead Guilty to DUI with Death
A woman charged with DUI causing death in Las Vegas this past April will plead guilty according to her attorneys. She allegedly slammed her car into the back of the victim's vehicle and later admitted that she had been drinking. Police also found non-prescribed prescription pills in her purse.
Nevada DUI Ambien law makes it a crime to drive under the influence of Ambien, Lunesta or any other sleep aids. Even if you were prescribed Ambien, you could still be charged with violating Nevada DUI Ambien law for operating a vehicle while under the effects of it. Many people who take Ambien put themselves at risk for "sleep driving" and are encouraged to hide their keys before going to bed.
The penalties for violating Nevada DUI Ambien law are identical to those for driving under the influence of alcohol. A first offense is usually charged as a misdemeanor, carrying fines, DUI School, Victim Impact's panel, 90 days of driver's license suspension and up to six months of jail (usually suspended). But it will be charged as a felony if the suspect already had two DUI convictions in the last seven years or if the incident caused another person to die or sustain serious bodily harm.
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