{"id":922,"date":"2023-01-26T17:21:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T17:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sr22adviser.com\/guidance-and-tips\/?p=922"},"modified":"2023-01-26T17:21:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T17:21:48","slug":"can-marijuana-get-you-a-dui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sr22adviser.com\/guidance-and-tips\/insurance-facts\/can-marijuana-get-you-a-dui\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Marijuana Get You a DUI?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What if you were committing a major crime and you didn\u2019t even know it?<\/p>\n

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For example, we all know how simple it is to avoid getting a DUI. All you have to do is avoid drinking and driving to abide by state DUI laws<\/a>\u2026right?<\/p>\n

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As it turns out, using other substances and driving can get you convicted as well. Is marijuana one of those substances and, if so, what do you need to know about it to avoid getting convicted? Keep reading to discover the answers!<\/p>\n

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Can You Get a DUI for Marijuana Use?<\/h2>\n

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Yes. If someone has enough THC in their system, or if a police officer thinks the driver is impaired by marijuana, it is possible they will get a DUI<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Exactly how such a driver might get convicted depends on the state. Some states actively conduct blood tests to determine if a driver has THC in their system. Other states leave it up to the police officer\u2019s best judgment to determine whether the driver is driving under the influence of marijuana.<\/p>\n

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Respectively, these are known as \u201cper se DUIs\u201d and \u201cimpairment DUIs.\u201d Now, let\u2019s take a closer look at each one.<\/p>\n

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Understanding \u201cPer Se\u201d DUIs<\/h2>\n

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While you may not know the legal term for it, a \u201cper se\u201d is what leads to most convictions for drunk drivers. All the arresting officer has to do is administer a breathalyzer<\/a> or blood test. If the test shows the person has a certain amount of alcohol in their blood (usually .08% or higher), they can be arrested regardless of how well they can drive, speak, pass physical tests, and so on.<\/p>\n

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As more states legalize both medical and recreational marijuana, there has been a large push to measure whether drivers are driving under the influence of marijuana. In some of these states, drivers suspected of driving under the influence of cannabis may be asked to submit to a blood test. If those results show a certain amount of THC in their system, then drivers may be convicted.<\/p>\n

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Understanding Impairment Charges<\/h2>\n

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For both alcohol and cannabis, an impairment DUI is very straightforward. These convictions stem from the arresting officer\u2019s belief that the driver was influenced by alcohol, cannabis, or other substances.<\/p>\n

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Perhaps the most common way to measure impairment is the field sobriety tests. During these tests, police officers ask drivers to perform various tasks that include walking in a straight line and reciting the alphabet. As the drivers perform, police monitor for impairments such as slurred speech or an inability to walk straight. These may be used as proof the driver is impaired.<\/p>\n

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However, always remember that police officers do not have to administer field sobriety tests. They may arrest you for anything from your erratic driving to your car smelling like weed. If you ever feel you have been wrongfully arrested, it\u2019s important to contact a good lawyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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