An individual may be prosecuted for an OWI due to marijuana use. Michigan Law treats marijuana as an intoxicating substance and forbids a person from operating a vehicle if his or her ability to do so is impaired. Officers have to prove that THC was present in the suspect’s system and affected their ability to operate a vehicle in a normal manner.
Officers will pull someone over for signs of impairment, like speeding or swerving. When observing the driver, an officer will look for disorientation, smell of marijuana, blood shot eyes, and so on. Officers will ask questions like what substance was used, as well as how/when it was consumed. Field sobriety tests will be utilized, including but not limited to the walk and turn, one leg stand, or a preliminary breath test to rule out alcohol.
Learn more about marijuana and the law here.
If you’re looking for a specialized criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor to handle your DUI/OWI case in Washtenaw County, please consider calling the Ann-Arbor based practice of GLGMichigan. (734) 263-2780
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