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The Ultimate Marijuana DUI Handbook

Marijuana is now legal to consume recreationally in both the State of Washington and the State of Colorado and legal for medicinal purposes in more than half of all the States. The subject of marijuana as a legalized recreational drug is increasing in potency and the days of demonizing the drug are numbered in most states. However, the liberalization of marijuana consumption has caused concern in law enforcement, prosecuting attorney offices and many politicians. As a result, and to address the fears of many, new marijuana DUI laws are being created to fend off the perceived epidemic that law enforcement believes is coming. In 2012 Washington State amended its driving under the influence statute to include language that makes it illegal to operate or be in physical control of a vehicle with a THC concentration of 5.00 nanograms or higher. Following Washington’s lead, Colorado passed a Marijuana DUI Bill in 2013 which mirrors the Washington State marijuana DUI law. Times they are a-changin’. This book was developed to cover the entire marijuana DUI process from the effects of marijuana on the human body, driving behaviors, field sobriety testing, drug recognition experts, blood draws and finally, marijuana dependency and treatment. This book is a must read for anyone charged with a marijuana DUI or practicing in this ever expanding field.