The accused was charged with care or control of a motor vehicle while impaired by a drug.
The Crown alleged impairment by oxycodone and/or alprazolam based on civilian witness observations of erratic driving, police observations at the scene and during arrest, breath testing showing zero alcohol, a drug recognition evaluation, and toxicology evidence.
The accused testified she consumed the medications as prescribed for chronic pain and anxiety, but had limited recollection of the relevant period.
She alleged she may have been involuntarily drugged by a former partner.
The court found the accused voluntarily consumed the drugs and that her ability to operate the vehicle was impaired by the drugs, resulting in a conviction.
