In general, marijuana DUI penalties are similar to those for alcohol-related DUIs. A first-time marijuana DUI offense may result in: Judges often order ignition interlock devices (IIDs) for drug DUIs. IIDs require the vehicle to not start until the driver passes a breathalyzer test. Most states do not differentiate between a DUI for drugs or a DUI for …
In Texas, minors under 21 are prohibited from driving with any amount of alcohol or drugs in their system. A first DWI conviction for a minor under 17 is a Class C misdemeanor. Current state penalties for teens include: Furthermore, both the minor and their parent may also be required to take an alcohol awareness course. Busted …
Revisiting the legal nuances in the high-profile Mariuana DUI case when a 20-year-old woman from Michigan was facing a six-month jail term for a car accident she didn’t cause, due to the current state law definition of ‘drugged driving.’ A “zero tolerance” rule for drivers with any level of THC results in extreme DUI consequences. …
