Opponents of legalization often point to public safety as a reason to continue to enforce laws against recreational use. Whether you are a marijuana advocate or against legalization, cases involving driving under the influence are critical to the debate. According to recent reports, the sprint car driver, Kevin Ward Jr.,…
The quest to arrest and penalize drivers who are under the influence of marijuana is gaining traction in California and nationwide. Despite the purported ease of arresting, testing, and charging marijuana users the same as alcohol drinkers, the nuances are much more complicated. For one, there is no scientific evidence…
Now that a lot of states are relaxing marijuana laws, there is growing concern over individuals driving under the influence of marijuana. Our marijuana defense lawyers in Los Angeles have seen the new legalization create more uncertainty, for citizens as well as law enforcement. One of the biggest concerns in…
As marijuana becomes more acceptable throughout the United States one major source of frustration for advocates continues to be the laws surrounding Marijuana DUIs. Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers realize the issue is not that marijuana advocate encourage driving while high because they do not. However, the problem is really…
Marijuana advocates do not support driving under the influence of marijuana as authorities continue to look into the true danger of marijuana impaired driving. As more and more states legalize marijuana use it is important to have a complete understanding of the substance’s effects on driving behavior. OurLos Angeles marijuana…
Californians who might be marijuana users should certainly keep themselves informed of marijuana laws throughout the state. Our marijuana lawyers in Los Angeles want to help keep the public informed of what the law is in California and the ways in which police officers are enforcing it. Sometimes marijuana regulation…
California motorists can expect to face a lot more scrutiny from law enforcement determined to crack down on stoned driving. Across the state, police and prosecutors are using increased funding to set up roadblocks and engage in aggressive prosecution of these cases. Our marijuana lawyers in Los Angeles question just…
According to a recent study the prevalence of illicit drugs found in fatal vehicle crashes is low when compared with alcohol. As new marijuana laws take affect it is clear that police officers will begin to focus on marijuana DUI enforcement Our Los Angeles DUI lawyers do not believe anyone…
A recent study reveals that a marijuana breath test could offer a viable alternative to the extremely controversial blood tests some states are discussing. Our marijuana defense lawyers have seen many states enact presumptive thresholds for cannabinoids and their metabolites to combat driving while under the influence of marijuana. Unfortunately,…
Talks of marijuana legalization in California have spurred lawmakers and law enforcement officers to mull the possible introduction of breathalyzers with the ability to test drivers for the drug, in an effort to curb marijuana DUIs. This is certainly not the first time the issue of driving under the influence…