Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance offense in Las Vegas, Nevada is a Felony. Consuming any controlled substance, (with the exception of Marijuana) without a prescription is a violation of the law and could result in a Felony charge. Unlike a DUI charge where you have to be under the influence and operating a motor vehicle to be charged, the only conduct required to be charged with Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance is to consume the drug. For example, if Casey decided to snort cocaine in his home, and then decided to take his dog for a walk, if the police came into contact with him, and had probable cause to arrest him and secured a search warrant for his blood, he would be charged with Felony Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance. To be clear, no other illegal conduct is required other than consuming the drug, to be charged with this Felony offense.

In Las Vegas, the District Attorney typically brings this type of Felony case in addition to a DUI offense. Because, if the police collect your blood for a DUI offense and drugs are present they can and will charge you for both the Misdemeanor DUI and Felony Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance offense. Depending on the facts and circumstances of your case a conviction of Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance offense in Las Vegas can land you in prison anywhere from 1-4 years and a fine of up to $5,000.