Sacramento Marijuana DUI Lawyer
Don’t let the legalization of marijuana in California lead you to believe that driving under the influence is no big deal. Being arrested for a marijuana DUI is a serious matter. Contact a Sacramento marijuana DUI attorney who can help you avoid a conviction.
Although marijuana is legal in California now, you can still be arrested for driving under the influence if your mental abilities are impaired by your use of the drug. If you’ve been arrested for a DUI, regardless of the circumstances, a Sacramento marijuana DUI lawyer with Crowell Law Offices can help.
Don’t jeopardize your future by taking your charge lightly or attempting to fight your charges without help.
Penalties for Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis in Sacramento
California’s laws regarding driving under the influence of weed are basically the same as driving under the influence of alcohol. If you’ve been arrested for a marijuana DUI, you can expect the same potential penalties as you would for an alcohol-related DUI.
See the table below on the kinds of penalties you’ll face if convicted:
| Type of Marijuana DUI Offense | Penalties if Convicted |
| First-offense marijuana DUI | Up to $1,000 fine, up to six months in county jail, possible DUI counseling, drivers license suspension |
| Second-offense marijuana DUI | Up to $1,000 fine, up to one year in county jail, possible probation, DUI counseling program, drivers license suspension up to two years |
| Third-offense marijuana DUI | Up to $1,000 fine, up to one year in county jail, possible probation, DUI counseling program, drivers license suspension for up to three years |
| Marijuana DUI with injury (misdemeanor) | Up to $5,000 fine plus restitution to the injured person, up to one year in county jail, possible probation, DUI counseling program, drivers license suspension up to three years |
| Marijuana DUI with injury (felony) | Up to $5,000 fine plus restitution to the injured person, up to sixteen years in California State Prison, drivers license suspension for up to five years, DUI counseling program |
| Other felony marijuana DUI | Up to $1,000 fine, up to three or four years in California State Prison, drivers license suspension for up to four years, DUI counseling program |
Possible Defenses Against a Sacramento Marijuana DUI Conviction
Your attorney could use the following defenses to keep a conviction off of your criminal record:
- You didn’t use marijuana.
- You used marijuana but not soon before your arrest.
- You weren’t driving.
- Your mental and physical abilities weren’t significantly impaired.
- Police errors affected your case.
Meet with a Sacramento Marijuana DUI Attorney
Even a misdemeanor DUI conviction can seriously affect your life. Aside from losing your drivers license, you could be forced into treatment, spend time in jail, and get slapped with a massive fine—and those are just the legal penalties. The long-term effects, such as having a permanent criminal record, can be far more devastating for your future.
Fight a weed DUI conviction by calling a Sacramento marijuana DUI lawyer at Crowell Law Offices. We’ll work to get the most positive result possible for your case. Call us at 916-303-2800 to discuss your case for free during an initial case consultation. You can also get in touch by completing the online contact form below.
