Marijuana DUI in Columbus, OH
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Defense Attorney
Driving under the influence of marijuana is considered a crime in the state of Ohio. As the number of “drugged driving” cases increase, Ohio state police are responding by cracking down more heavily on comprehensive drug testing when pulling drivers over. If you have been charged with driving under the influence or marijuana, there are several steps you can take to help your case or have it thrown out altogether. The most important step in protecting your interests is hiring a competent and experienced lawyer to fight for you. Here at Steven S. Nolder Law Firm, our legal team has decades of experience helping drivers across Ohio with their marijuana DUI (OVI) cases. Below, we compiled a short guide to marijuana DUI’s in Ohio with vital information on testing, penalties, and why hiring a lawyer can greatly help you with your case. Read on to learn more, and contact our Columbus, OH firm at (614) 221-9790 today!
What is a Marijuana DUI?
A marijuana DUI is a criminal offense charged when an individual is found to be driving impaired under the influence of marijuana. “Impaired” driving while under the influence of marijuana is determined by either a blood test or a urine test. If 2 nanograms of marijuana per milliliter of blood are found, the driver is considered to have been driving impaired. Alternatively, if 10 nanograms of marijuana per milliliter of urine are found, the driver is considered to have been driving impaired. If neither of these tests is performed, the prosecutor must use other facts such as field sobriety tests to prove that the driver was impaired.
Marijuana DUI Conviction Penalties
If you are charged with your first marijuana DUI, you’ll face a fine of up $375 – $1,075 and anywhere between 3 days and six months in jail, depending on the severity of your offense. Further offenses will result in steeper fees, longer mandatory jail time, and license suspension.
How Our Attorneys Can Help
If you have been charged with a marijuana DUI, it is imperative to seek the legal help from an attorney you can trust. At Steven S. Nolder Law Firm, we have the experience and legal knowledge you can count on to help you with your marijuana-related case. There are several defenses effectively used in alcohol DUI cases that are applicable to marijuana DUI cases. These defenses include establishing the legitimacy (or lack thereof) of the initial traffic stop, field sobriety tests, urine or blood tests, and videos, reports, and any other evidence. When you work with us, our experienced attorneys will look over your case to build a legitimate defense strategy to work in your favor. Don’t let a marijuana DUI ruin your life — contact our attorneys today!
To learn more about marijuana DUIs and to speak with a OVI marijuana defense attorney, contact our Columbus, OH firm.
