An increasing number of people are using cannabis daily, surpassing alcohol consumption and leading to a higher incidence of impaired drivers on the roads, thus putting everyone at risk. A study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy in 2023 suggests that the legalization of marijuana could be contributing to an additional 1,400 traffic […]
Category Archives: DUI Drugs
The possession of drugs can be illegal in certain circumstances, and anyone can be charged with a drug offense. How can you get away with it? Taking the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney is the safest option. But before that, it is also essential to know certain defenses when charged with a drug […]
Years ago, the only people arrested and charged with DUI in South Carolina were people who had been drinking and driving. There wasn’t as big a problem with illegal drug use ten or twenty years ago. And, if someone was under the influence of drugs, it was hard for the police to prove it. They […]
Most people who are arrested for DUI in South Carolina were under the influence of alcohol when they’re pulled over. They were out at the bar or club with their friends. Or maybe they were at a friend’s house for a barbecue. Usually, the cops end up pulling over people who are drunk or at […]
The increasing acceptance of cannabis use in states across the U.S. is creating a headache for law enforcement officials – especially when it comes to testing drivers who might be suffering from impairment due to their use of either cannabis itself – or products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) extract. THC is the active ingredient that causes […]
The CBC has taken the time to do its research concerning marijuana use and driving under the influence. According to its studies, there are millions of Americans driving under the influence of marijuana and this number is continuing to rise. The figure currently sits at approximately 12 million Americans in 2018 with 2.3 million Americans […]
Despite what most people believe, it is possible to get a DUI for prescription drugs. Most drunk driving laws will not be limited to just impairments from alcohol. Depending on the case, a driver can be arrested when they are driving under the influence in Greenville, SC of prescription medication or illegal drugs. Dealing with […]
See original story reported by NBC News here The cellphone footage is jarring: An apparently high motorist is slumped behind the wheel of a van stopped in the middle of an Ohio street. His face is ashy white. His eyes are dead to the world. His vehicle is still in gear but not moving because […]