Skilled Trenton Marijuana DUI Lawyers Aggressively Defend New Jersey Clients Charged with Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
If you are like some New Jerseyans, you may think that smoking marijuana and then getting behind the wheel of a car probably isn’t the smartest thing to do but it certainly isn’t illegal. That couldn’t be further from the truth. It is illegal to drive under the influence (DUI) of marijuana and New Jersey imposes strict penalties if you are convicted. But marijuana DUI charges are more difficult to prove than other DUI charges and there are some avenues to explore to develop a strong defense against the charges. At the Davis Law Firm, LLC, our Trenton marijuana DUI lawyers are knowledgeable of New Jersey’s drug laws and skilled at aggressively defending our clients charged with DUI marijuana.
New Jersey’s DUI Marijuana Laws
The state of New Jersey considers driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana a criminal offense. In imposing penalties for DUI marijuana, New Jersey applies the same laws that govern driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or 0.10% or more.
New Jersey penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana for a first offense include the following:
- Jail time of up to 30 days
- Monetary fine of $300 to $500
- Mandatory participation at an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center for 12 to 48 hours, with at least two consecutive days of at least six hours per day
- Drivers’ license is suspended for a period of seven months to one year
- Mandatory payment of an insurance surcharge of $1,000 per year for a period of three years
In addition to the above penalties for conviction of driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana, a marijuana DUI has other, lasting impacts on other aspects of your life — both professional and personal. A criminal record can impede your educational opportunities, ability to secure housing, and make it difficult to secure employment long after you have completed your sentence.
Trenton Marijuana DUI Lawyers Prepare Vigorous Defense Of Charges for New Jersey Clients
To win a criminal case, you need a strong defense of the charges brought against you. It’s that simple. And yet it’s not simple at all.
Fighting a driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana charge requires investigation of the facts, review of the evidence against you, analysis of the circumstances surrounding your traffic stop and subsequent arrest, and more. At the Davis Law Firm, LLC, our skilled Trenton marijuana DUI lawyers prepare a vigorous, tailored defense of DUI charges, including pursuing the following:
- Challenging the issue of probable cause: whether the arresting officer had probable cause to suspect you of driving under the influence (DUI)
- Investigating whether the arresting officer had proper cause for the traffic stop
- Challenging the admissibility of marijuana confiscated from your vehicle or from your person
- Questioning the reliability of the law enforcement Drug Recognition Expert and their observations at the time
- Challenging law enforcement testimony that alleges you were observed while under the influence of marijuana
- Bringing expert witnesses to explain and challenge the drug testing methods used
In order to be convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana, it must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that you were operating a vehicle while impaired from marijuana use to such a degree that you were unable to drive safely.
Dedicated criminal defense attorneys at the Davis Law Firm, LLC use every legal tool, strategy, and resource to develop a vigorous defense of the charges brought against our clients. Our Trenton DUI marijuana attorneys offer a free case evaluation to those facing criminal charges; schedule your free consultation today.
New Jersey’s Laws On Marijuana Possession
The state of New Jersey allows for the use of cannabis up to 6 ounces or less. Penalties for possessing over 6 ounces of marijuana in New Jersey are as follows:
- Possession of more than 6 ounces of marijuana is considered a crime and brings a penalty of up to 1.5 years in jail and a monetary fine of up to $25,000
- Possession of more than 17 grams of hash is considered a crime and brings a penalty of up to 18 months in prison and a monetary fine of up to $25,000
Questions About A Charge Of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Of Marijuana In New Jersey? Schedule A Free Consultation With Our Skilled Trenton Marijuana DUI Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been charged with DUI marijuana, schedule a free consultation with our skilled Trenton Marijuana DUI Lawyers at the Davis Law Firm, LLC. Our dedicated team shares more than 20 years of experience fighting for the accused, with a track record of success.
