Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana

DUI & Drugs in San Diego

In our state, it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle if you are under the influence of any substance, lawful or not, that results in physical or mental impairment rendering you unable to drive. This includes marijuana. In San Diego, it is currently illegal to have any amount of marijuana in your system while you are driving. Driving under the influence of a drug such as marijuana is a misdemeanor in cases where no enhancements or case aggravators are present (such as prior DUI convictions or an accident resulting in another's injury).

If you are arrested on a driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) charge, the investigation against you will proceed much like a standard DUI cases, except that you will have a choice of the test administered to you to measure your intoxication level. The prosecution will look at four types of evidence during the investigation, including your driving pattern, your performance in field sobriety tests, your physical signs and symptoms, and the results of your chemical tests. Should you be convicted of DUID, you could face substantial penalties that include fines and jail time. It is to your benefit to consult with a San Diego DUI attorney if you have been charged with driving under the influence of marijuana, as they may be able to effectively challenge the evidence provided by the prosecution and have your charges dismissed.

San Diego DUI Attorney

JD Law - Criminal Defense Specialists is a dedicated criminal defense law firm that has successfully tried many DUI cases. No matter the circumstances surrounding the client's DUI case, we are able to provide investigation services and legal representation that increases their chances of a favorable conclusion to their court proceedings. We can help you if you have been charged with driving under the influence of marijuana, by establishing whether or not you were intoxicated, and challenging the validity of the prosecution's allegations against you.

If you have been arrested and charged with driving while under the influence of marijuana, contact a San Diego DUI lawyer who is prepared to aggressively defend you against your charges.