Involuntary intoxication can be a defense to a DUI charge. A classic example would be where a woman is drugged without her knowledge or consent with "date rape drugs" like GHB or Rohypnol. A conventional involuntary intoxication defense, such as "So-and-so put grain alcohol into my drink" is  likely to be ineffective, however. Most people are aware of the symptoms of intoxication, and even if you are intoxicated involuntarily, if you are aware of your intoxication, you should still avoid driving. The remedy is to pull over and call someone or not get into a car at all.

To discuss whether you may have a defense to a DUI charge based on involuntary intoxication or another defense, you should call attorney Joseph N. Gothie, Esq., at (717) 848-8455 to set up a free, confidential, no-risk consultation to discuss your case.

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