Mixing Alcohol with Non-Scheduled Drugs

Louisiana DWI Lawyers

We have defended our clients in facing various DUI charges. There are times when impairment comes from mixing alcohol with prescription or over-the-counter medication. As the only exclusively DWI firm in Louisiana, we will put our knowledge and skills to work for you. One of our attorneys is a registered nurse and does forensic evaluations of any medical condition or potential drug interactions to help make your defense as strong as it can be.

Risks of Over-the-Counter Medication

While some drug manufacturers are offering alcohol-free alternatives with their lines of medications, a dose of your preferred or prescribed medicine can make you legally intoxicated. Combining that with a small amount of alcohol could affect your ability to drive and even cause you to register over the legal limit of .08 in a chemical test.

Innovative Defense Strategies

At the Law Offices of Troy G. Broussard, J.D., we will deconstruct and analyze the DWI arrest, the charges, and the prosecution's case. From the probable cause of the initial stop to the observation tests performed, we will help ensure that everything was done within the law and your rights. If necessary, we will challenge the validity and effectiveness of any and all chemical tests performed.

Adding the issue related to the use of an over-the-counter drug provides your attorney more avenues of defense. We will review the packaging of your medicine to see if the alcohol content is clearly displayed. In addition, we will determine if the package does or does not contain a warning against combining the medication with alcohol. The prosecution must prove that you knowingly consumed the drug significantly over the recommended dosage recommended by the physician or drug manufacturer.

For more information or to schedule a free consultation, please contact us.