Articles Posted in Marijuana DUI laws

A medical marijuana cardholder can raise an affirmative defense when charged with driving under the influence under § 28-1381(A)(3). Recently, an Arizona appellate court considered an important case where the Justices reviewed what it takes to prove this affirmative defense. This article sheds light on some important related criminal law…

Arizona Court of Appeals rules non-impairing Marijuana ingredients qualify for DUI prosecution. A recent Marijuana DUI dismissal was overturned in favor of the state and moved for continued prosecution in the Arizona Court of Appeals. The main legal issue was whether or not a motorist could be prosecuted for Marijuana…