Similar to an alcohol-based DUI, the strongest evidence in a DUI case is a blood or saliva test. It should be emphasized that these tests are voluntary and you should not take them. An officer may also make observations of impairment in the driver. DUI charges may be based on evidence of impairment such as poor [...]
No. In Illinois, driving under the influence of marijuana is a crime. Regardless of whether you have a medical prescription or were using marijuana legally, you can still be charged and convicted of driving under the influence of marijuana.
Similar to driving a vehicle while having a BAC of .08% or more, in marijuana based DUIs the prosecutor would present blood test results establishing the driver was over the legal limit. In marijuana based DUIs, the court must determine whether the driver has a certain level (greater than 5 nanograms of THC (marijuana’s psychoactive [...]
Penalties for marijuana-related DUI offenses similar to alcohol related DUI offenses. The penalties for a first-time DUI offense are: Up to 365 days in the county jail License suspension up to a year Court costs, fees and fines up to $2500.00 Substance abuse treatment programs Drug testing For second-time DUI offenses (applies within 20 years [...]