How Long After Smoking Weed Can You Get a DUI?

Everyone knows that if you drink and get behind the wheel police can pull you over and if they suspect you're under the influence they can administer a breathalyzer, a field sobriety test, or draw blood.

If you're found to be under the influence you will be charged with a DUI.

With weed being legal for both medical and personal use In Michigan, it's important to know that driving under the influence of marijuana is also illegal.

This is because marijuana can affect your ability to drive safely. It can slow your reaction time, making decisions harder and affecting your coordination.

How High Can You Be To Drive Legally?

Michigan has a zero-tolerance law for driving with any amount of marijuana in your system.

This means that even if you smoked weed a few days ago, you could still get a DUI.

This is because active THC, the chemical in marijuana that makes you feel high, can stay in your body for as long as seven days.

However, it's important to note that having marijuana in your system is not the same as being impaired.

What Does It Take To Be Charged?

In Michigan, the state must prove "actual impairment" to charge you with a DUI.

This means they need to show that the marijuana affected your ability to drive safely.

Law enforcement officers can test for impairment in several ways.

They might conduct a field sobriety test, look for signs of unusual behavior or slurred speech, or observe how you were driving.

However, these tests are not always reliable indicators of marijuana intoxication.

What Happens If You Are Found Guilty?

If you are found guilty of driving under the influence of marijuana for the first time in Michigan, you could face up to 93 days in jail, a fine of up to $500, and your driver's license could be suspended.

Did you know that if you get a DUI many countries will not allow you to visit?