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Herbal Remedies and DUI Charges

Many Americans use herbal remedies and treatments for a variety of reasons. However, some of the ingredients used in these supplements may produce effects that can significantly affect how a person behaves. Intoxication is defined by the law as the loss of a driver’s ability to safely control his or her vehicle due to a substance’s effects. This means that some of these herbal ingredients may be considered intoxicants if used by a driver.

For more information regarding your legal options if you have been accused of DUI after taking an herbal supplement, contact the Arizona DUI defense lawyers of Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., today at 602-510-9999.

DUI and Herbal Ingredients

One of the major problems with DUI law is that intoxication from legal substances is not well-defined. A driver is considered to be intoxicated if he or she has a BAC of 0.08% or higher. In contrast, a person may be arrested for DUI if they have a behavior-modifying herbal supplement in their system while making a mistake on the road. In these cases, it can be difficult to tell when the law has overstepped its boundaries.

The following problems can occur because of these supplements:

  • Loss of reaction time
  • Muscle relaxation
  • Feelings of drowsiness
  • Loss of focus

Many herbal ingredients are used to promote a more relaxed lifestyle and can carry some of the same effects as alcohol or marijuana. This may lead police to believe that a person is dangerously intoxicated when he or she is not.

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If you have been charged with DUI because of an herbal supplement, there may be legal options available for your defense. To learn more about how we can assist you with your defense, contact an Arizona DUI lawyer at Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., by calling 602-510-9999 today.