{"id":39064,"date":"2024-06-27T02:54:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T07:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/macklawoffices.com\/?page_id=39064"},"modified":"2024-09-09T07:30:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T12:30:54","slug":"dui-marijuana","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/macklawoffices.com\/es\/dui-marijuana\/","title":{"rendered":"Dui Marijuana"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

\"Marijuana-DUI-title\"<\/p>\r\n

Marijuana DUI in Pennsylvania<\/h1>\r\n

As you are aware, driving under the influence of alcohol can lead to a DUI arrest. But can you get a DUI for marijuana use in PA?<\/h5>\r\n
The answer is YES! Driving under the influence of marijuana is a crime. You can be charged with a drug-related DUI after any marijuana use, even if you were not physically or cognitively impaired and have a legal prescription for Medical Marijuana.<\/h5>\r\n

Per Se DUI Laws for Marijuana<\/h3>\r\n

Per Se laws make it illegal to drive with a drug in your body that exceeds a specified limit.\u00a0Pennsylvania Per Se Laws for Marijuana<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0prohibit operating a motor vehicle with any amount of marijuana metabolite over one nanogram per milliliter in your blood.<\/p>\r\n

However, the most important thing to know is that PA Per Se Marijuana DUI laws do not require proof that you were driving high!<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0A police officer doesn’t even have to provide evidence of impaired driving to arrest you. All they need is reasonable suspicion that you’re under the influence of drugs.<\/p>\r\n

\"M-DUI-smoking-600x401\"<\/p>\r\n

Marijuana stays in the bloodstream for a short time, but THC metabolites can remain in a person’s body for days, weeks or even months, arguably with no effect on the person’s driving.\u00a0However, just the presence of marijuana over one nanogram per milliliter in your bloodstream can lead to a conviction.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

Call for Marijuana DUI Defense: (570) 287-1388 <\/a><\/p>\r\n

Marijuana DUI Criminal Penalties<\/h2>\r\n

Pennsylvania maintains severe penalties for a Marijuana DUI conviction. These penalties depend on the number of prior offenses the offender has that occurred within the last ten years. In addition, the judge can also order community service and require the offender to participate in drug and alcohol treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1st Offense<\/strong><\/th>\r\n2nd Offense<\/strong><\/th>\r\n3rd Offense<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
Jail<\/strong><\/td>\r\n72 hours to 6
mo<\/td>\r\n		90 days to 5 years<\/td>\r\n1 to 5 years
prison<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Fines<\/strong><\/td>\r\n$1,000 to
$5,000<\/td>\r\n		$1,500 to $10,000<\/td>\r\n$2,500 to
$10,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
License
Suspension<\/strong><\/td>\r\n		12 months<\/td>\r\n18 months<\/td>\r\n18 months<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Conviction<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMisdemeanor<\/td>\r\nFirst-Degree
Misdemeanor<\/td>\r\n		Felony<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Can Someone Charged with Marijuana DUI Face Other Charges?<\/h2>\r\n

Yes.<\/strong>\u00a0Depending on the circumstances, if you are charged with Marijuana DUI, you may also be charged with:<\/p>\r\n