What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? South Dakota
Last night I went to a bar and was slipped a "Mickey". I was fine at 10:30 pm and had a couple drinks and by 11:30 pm I was disoriented and dissociated. I managed to get home from the bar (3 blocks) and at 11:39 pm the friend I was with texted me and asked where I was and if I could bring her purse. I left my house walked 3 blocks west to where my car was parked. I got her purse and walked another 4 blocks to the bar. She met me outside and commented that I was not wearing shoes. Until she mentioned it I was totally unaware that I was shoe less.
I returned home and was in bed until approximately 11:00 am. I awoke and got my keys to go and retrieve my car. When I walked outside I found my car int he drive. I apparently, at some point drove it home. I distinctly remember walking back home barefoot and going to bed. I do not remember leaving home and driving the car.
Today at about 5:15 pm I was contacted by a police officer and questioned about a property damage incident that occurred at the apartment where my ex-wife lives. Her house is about half way between my house and the bar. Apparently someone punctured tires on 5 vehicles at her house. The police claim to have security camera footage, but they have not reviewed it yet.
In South Dakota, intentional property damage over $1,000 is a class 4 felony.
My question is this: Assuming it is me on the tape (I do not remember going to her house) do I have any defense on the being unwittingly drugged?
There have been numerous reports of "Mickey-slipping" in this town in recent weeks. It is completely possible that I got a spiked drink meant for someone else at my table.
I have been drunk before and this experience (feeling groggy and disconnected) is much different. I was drugged. I am convinced of that because of the blocks of missing time in my memory.
This is one of the most confusing and disarming things that I have ever dealt with. I am really concerned that I did something and do not remember.
Last night I went to a bar and was slipped a "Mickey". I was fine at 10:30 pm and had a couple drinks and by 11:30 pm I was disoriented and dissociated. I managed to get home from the bar (3 blocks) and at 11:39 pm the friend I was with texted me and asked where I was and if I could bring her purse. I left my house walked 3 blocks west to where my car was parked. I got her purse and walked another 4 blocks to the bar. She met me outside and commented that I was not wearing shoes. Until she mentioned it I was totally unaware that I was shoe less.
I returned home and was in bed until approximately 11:00 am. I awoke and got my keys to go and retrieve my car. When I walked outside I found my car int he drive. I apparently, at some point drove it home. I distinctly remember walking back home barefoot and going to bed. I do not remember leaving home and driving the car.
Today at about 5:15 pm I was contacted by a police officer and questioned about a property damage incident that occurred at the apartment where my ex-wife lives. Her house is about half way between my house and the bar. Apparently someone punctured tires on 5 vehicles at her house. The police claim to have security camera footage, but they have not reviewed it yet.
In South Dakota, intentional property damage over $1,000 is a class 4 felony.
My question is this: Assuming it is me on the tape (I do not remember going to her house) do I have any defense on the being unwittingly drugged?
There have been numerous reports of "Mickey-slipping" in this town in recent weeks. It is completely possible that I got a spiked drink meant for someone else at my table.
I have been drunk before and this experience (feeling groggy and disconnected) is much different. I was drugged. I am convinced of that because of the blocks of missing time in my memory.
This is one of the most confusing and disarming things that I have ever dealt with. I am really concerned that I did something and do not remember.