Q: I'm under 21 and was stopped for a marijuana dui. What kind of charges am I looking at?
A:
If you are charged with a marijuana DUI, the penalties are identical to an alcohol DUI. For conviction (assuming no prior history), 24 hours in jail, about $1,000 in fines, license suspension, drug / alcohol treatment, and five years of probation. Some courts impose other costs and obligations.
If the THC level in the blood test is not terribly high, most courts offer some kind of diversion program so that you can avoid conviction and save substantially on the other costs associated with a DUI. Talk to a lawyer who practices in the court where your case is likely to go, and you can get much more specific information and advice about your options.
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